{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-joslyn-firearms-co-m1864-saddle-ring-carbine","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Co. M1864 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 12264","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only. This is a real find, and is the first example of Joslyn System firearm that we have had! Benjamin Franklin Joslyn was known as one of the most interesting gun designers during the U.S. Civil War, and he developed a series of breech-loading firearms, which were incremental improvements over each previous design. One of the last of these was the Model 1864 Carbine, which had all of the improvements developed over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example we have is in fine condition, with all parts intact and in good shape, bearing serial number \u003cstrong\u003e12264\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wood finish is excellent, and the metal components still have most of the original finish as well. The b\u003cspan\u003eore is in very good condition, with clear lands and grooves, and mostly bright, with some darkening in the grooves. There is some corrosion around the breech, as expected from a firearm developed during the days of corrosive powder and with an early breech loading system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked on the Lock Plate(partly faded):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTONINGTON CONN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1864\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear of the swiveling breech block is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.F. JOSLYN’S PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOCTOBER 8TH 1861 \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUNE 24 1862\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of a rare and historical civil war rifle, and would be a great addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Joslyn Rifle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1855, Joslyn designed the first of his breech-loading carbines, which had an elongated breech block that reached down to the wrist of the rifle. After successful tests, the U.S. Army ordered 50 of these rifles in 1857 in .54 caliber. The Army quickly lost interest in the rifle, but in 1858 the U.S. Navy ordered 500 of these in .58 caliber. Production problems resulted in only 150 to 200 of these rifles being delivered in 1861.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently Joslyn designed a modified version in 1861 using a metal rimfire cartridge, as opposed to the paper combustible cartridges used before. More importantly, the model 1961 introduced a laterally hinged block called the \"cap\" which enveloped the standing breech and could be swung open to the left when the locking catch was released. This was a vast improvement over the previous breech design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design was further refined in 1862 with the addition of cam surfaces which improved the cartridge seating and extraction. The Model 1861 was chambered for the Spencer .56-56 rimfire cartridge, and the improved Model 1862 used the Spencer .56-52 rimfire cartridge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Ordnance Department ordered 860 of these carbines, which were delivered in 1862. Most went to units from Ohio. In 1862, Joslyn received an order for 20,000 carbines. Delivery on these weapons started in 1863, but by the time the Civil War came to an end only about half of these had been delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1864 Carbine featured many small improvements and refinements to the Model 1862 design, and could fire either the Spencer .56-52 cartridge or a .54 caliber cartridge made by Joslyn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1865, Joslyn submitted two carbine designs for trial, both based on the Model 1864 carbine. Despite the difficulties between Joslyn and the U.S. Government, an order was placed for 5,000 of these weapons. Springfield Armory produced approximately 3,000 Joslyn rifles before hostilities ended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war ended, the U.S. Government canceled all remaining contracts, claiming that the rifles failed to meet specifications. Litigation related to these contracts persisted for many years after the war ended. Sadly this has resulted in the Joslyn firearms company being known more for their litigation than for the actual firearms they produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5850533068838,"sku":"ON9782","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON9782__01.jpg?v=1599179446","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-joslyn-firearms-co-m1864-saddle-ring-carbine","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}