Approximately 2200 Joslyn Model 1862 Carbines were purchased by the U.S. Government. The Model 1862 carbines were trimmed in brass furniture and have a friction latch for the breech block. This example does have very faint inspection cartouche marks on the side panel. The Model 1862 was first delivered in late 1863, and then 8000 1864 models with iron furniture and a improved breech latch were delivered in the fall of 1864. Both models were also sold commercially to the civilian market. The model 1862 and 1864 used a .52 caliber rimfire cartridge. As with many arms mfg. post Civil War the Joslyn Fire Arms Company tried to sell surplus carbines on the commercial market, including an unsuccessful attempt to sell 2,000 to the Ordnance Department as late as April 1866 and the firm was out of business by 1866.
This carbine is missing the front sight and the firing pin. The hammer is a incorrect replacement from a 1873 Trapdoor Springfield. The left hand side of the forearm has a large chip and crack. The bore on this example is excellent with bright bore and grooves the full length of the barrel. It would make a nice representative example of this lower production carbine for your U.S. Civil War arms collection.
The lock plate has aged to speckled gray brown and is marked Joslyn Fire Arms Co. / Stonington / Conn.. The breech block markings are very hard to read. B.F. Josylin's Patent / October 9th 1861 / June 24th 1862 / 501 The 501 serial number is on both the top and side of the breech assembly.
This is a representative example of a Civil War arm that was produced in small numbers, but did see extensive use in the Civil War. This example is currently not fireable due to the missing firing pin and incorrect hammer. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
This carbine is missing the front sight and the firing pin. The hammer is a incorrect replacement from a 1873 Trapdoor Springfield. The left hand side of the forearm has a large chip and crack. The bore on this example is excellent with bright bore and grooves the full length of the barrel. It would make a nice representative example of this lower production carbine for your U.S. Civil War arms collection.
The lock plate has aged to speckled gray brown and is marked Joslyn Fire Arms Co. / Stonington / Conn.. The breech block markings are very hard to read. B.F. Josylin's Patent / October 9th 1861 / June 24th 1862 / 501 The 501 serial number is on both the top and side of the breech assembly.
This is a representative example of a Civil War arm that was produced in small numbers, but did see extensive use in the Civil War. This example is currently not fireable due to the missing firing pin and incorrect hammer. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
