OUTSTANDING JOSLYN MODEL 1855 "MONKEY TAIL" SADDLE
RING CARBINE.Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration, 22.5" browned barrel, tall pinched front sight, read adjustable rear sight. Case colored lock marked "A.H. WATERS & Co. / MILBURY, MASS". "Monkey tail" case colored hinged breech lever stamped "PAT'D BY / B.F. JOSLYN. / AUG. 23, 1855". This was the last martial contract by the Waters family who had military contracts from just after formation of the United States. These antebellum carbines were issued to midwestern cavalry units during the Civil War; this is among the best survivors. CONDITION: excellent overall, retains 95% original brown finish on barrel, strong dark case colors on frame, lever has about 50% muted colors, lock & hammer are mostly silver/gray, good smooth brass patina to buttplate & triggerguard. Stock has raised grain with cosmetic stains to surface & small dents and dings. Mechanics are crisp & fine, bright shiny rifled bore. (01-30272/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,500-12,500.
[ translate ]RING CARBINE.Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration, 22.5" browned barrel, tall pinched front sight, read adjustable rear sight. Case colored lock marked "A.H. WATERS & Co. / MILBURY, MASS". "Monkey tail" case colored hinged breech lever stamped "PAT'D BY / B.F. JOSLYN. / AUG. 23, 1855". This was the last martial contract by the Waters family who had military contracts from just after formation of the United States. These antebellum carbines were issued to midwestern cavalry units during the Civil War; this is among the best survivors. CONDITION: excellent overall, retains 95% original brown finish on barrel, strong dark case colors on frame, lever has about 50% muted colors, lock & hammer are mostly silver/gray, good smooth brass patina to buttplate & triggerguard. Stock has raised grain with cosmetic stains to surface & small dents and dings. Mechanics are crisp & fine, bright shiny rifled bore. (01-30272/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,500-12,500.
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