GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXCELLENT JOSLYN MODEL 1855 "MONKEY TAIL" CARBINE. B.F. JOSLYN MODEL 1855 H9 .54 Cal. .54, 22-1/2" rnd bbl, brass mounts. Lock plate marked "A.H. Waters & Co. /Milbury, Mass". Breech lever is marked "PATD BY / B.F. JOSLYN. / AUG. 23, 1855". This example is in exceptional condition being possibly unfired, retaining raised grain, case colors and most of the original bbl browning. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 90%+ original brown finish, lock is smooth with traces of case color overall gray. Breach retains thin muted case color with balance silver/gray, with areas of staining and pin prick pitting. Brass mounts are smooth with staining. Stock is sound, well fit with raised grain, oiled finish, a few small dents that do not affect aesthetics. Mechanically gun is fine with crisp, bright bore. 49059-239 JS (3,000-5,000)