SCARCE CIVIL WAR ERA JOSLYN ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE CIVIL WAR ERA JOSLYN ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 51. Cal. 44. Scarce 1st model with 7-7/8″ oct bbl, German silver replacement Rocky Mountain shaped front sight, marked on the top flat with the usual markings. It has 5-shot cylinder with 1st model brass trigger guard and trigger plate with 2-pc matching numbered, checkered walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 500 of the 1st model of this revolver were produced in 1861. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig blue remain on the bbl and frame in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled silver brown patina with fine pitting. Muzzle end of bbl has slightly heavier pitting on the right side. Cylinder is a cleaned, artificially aged silver brown patina. Rammer link pin is missing. Grips show heavy wear with a dark oil-stained patina. Hammer is not solid and half-cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-35928 JR57 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2376	$2,760.00	SCARCE CIVIL WAR ERA JOSLYN ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 51. Cal. 44. Scarce 1st model with 7-7/8″ oct bbl, German silver replacement Rocky Mountain shaped front sight, marked on the top flat with the usual markings. It has 5-shot cylinder with 1st model brass trigger guard and trigger plate with 2-pc matching numbered, checkered walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 500 of the 1st model of this revolver were produced in 1861. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig blue remain on the bbl and frame in the most sheltered areas, being mostly a mottled silver brown patina with fine pitting. Muzzle end of bbl has slightly heavier pitting on the right side. Cylinder is a cleaned, artificially aged silver brown patina. Rammer link pin is missing. Grips show heavy wear with a dark oil-stained patina. Hammer is not solid and half-cock, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-35928 JR57 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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