Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Weapons, all pre 1898
	by Harry Ridgeway

Breechloader, Joslyn single shot rimfire carbine, Model 1862, brass furniture, latch with pull tab, .52cal. . Joslyn carbine was a single shot rim fire carbine and was developed in parallel with the Spencer, both employed the same .52 caliber metal cartridge. The Joslyn was loaded by pivoting the breech block on a hinge, secured by a friction latch with a hook tab on the 1862 model, a spring pull tab and vent hole were utilized in later production. This model is transitional, 1862 markings with brass furniture, but introduction of the 1864 latch system. Manufactured by Joslyn Fire Arms Co., Stonington, Connecticut. Mark on lock: JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO. / STONINGTON / CONN. Breech door is marked B. F. JOSLYN'S PATENT / OCTOBER 8TH 1861 / JUNE 24TH 1862, and serial number. Serial number also appears inside on the breech tang. Cartouche on the wood on the left side indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, saddle riding ring plate, buttplate, barrel tang, and trigger guard. Standard features include: brass contoured butt plate, brass trigger guard, single brass barrel band, two leaf hinged sight, saddle bar and riding ring on left side, six lands & grooves. Manufactured by Joslyn Fire Arms Co., Stonington, Connecticut. Research Center: Weapon2271-Breechloader-Joslyn-Carbine-Model-1862-v2 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-068. Barrel length 22in. Details click: http://relicman.com/weapons/Weapon2271-Breechloader-Joslyn-Carbine-Model-1862-v2.html

W0853 ### Breechloader, Joslyn single shot rimfire carbine, Model 1862, brass furniture, latch with pull tab, .52cal. (sn# 2803) . Joslyn carbine was a single shot rim fire carbine and was developed in parallel with the Spencer, both employed the same .52 caliber metal cartridge. The Joslyn was loaded by pivoting the breech block on a hinge, secured by a friction latch with a hook tab on the 1862 model, a spring pull tab and vent hole were utilized in later production. This model is transitional, 1862 markings with brass furniture, but introduction of the 1864 latch system. Manufactured by Joslyn Fire Arms Co., Stonington, Connecticut. Mark on lock: JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO. / STONINGTON / CONN. Breech door is marked B. F. JOSLYN'S PATENT / OCTOBER 8TH 1861 / JUNE 24TH 1862, and serial number. Serial number also appears inside on the breech tang. Cartouche on the wood on the left side indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, saddle riding ring plate, buttplate, barrel tang, and trigger guard. Standard features include: brass contoured butt plate, brass trigger guard, single brass barrel band, two leaf hinged sight, saddle bar and riding ring on left side, six lands & grooves. Manufactured by Joslyn Fire Arms Co., Stonington, Connecticut. Research Center: Weapon2271-Breechloader-Joslyn-Carbine-Model-1862-v2 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-068. Barrel length 22in. Serial number, 2803. Transitional 1862 to 1864 model., with brass furniture and 1862 markings, with 1864 latch. Cartouche on the wood on the left side indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark, FDL on the barrel, L on the sight, saddle riding ring, buttplate, barrel tang, and trigger guard.

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All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment should be applied.

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Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms......
John Thillman series, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers...", or "Civil War Army Swords....".

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