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JOSLYN CONVERSION MODEL 1864 RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
JOSLYN CONVERSION MODEL 1864 RIFLE.
Cal. 56-50. S# 1245. The Springfield Armory converted an unknown quantity of rifle muskets to breechloaders between January & June 1865 that accepted the Spencer 56-50 metallic cartridge. 52" Overall, 35 1/2" rnd. bbl. w/ fixed front sight & adj. rear sight. Utilizes the same breech mechanism as seen on their cartridge carbines. The breech has Joslyn numbers "M / 1245" on breech & tang. The tang & left side of bbl. are also numbered "S526". Lockplate is marked w/ an eagle & "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" forward of hammer & "1864" rear of hammer. The breech mechanism is marked in 2 lines w/ "JOSLYN'S PATENT" w/ last date being "JUNE 24, 1862". Stock has initials "JB" rear of trigger guard & a cartouche opposite lock. CONDITION: very good overall. Metal has been cleaned & has a gray/bright patina. Mechanics are fine w/ well defined rifled bore. (01-17094/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.