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THBSpringfield Joslyn Breechloading Rifle
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LiveOct 30, 2018
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Springfield Joslyn Breechloading Rifle
.50-70 caliber, 34.5" barrel, secured by three rounded, spring-retained bands, S/N M2805 . Bright finish, case hardened breechblock, smooth walnut stock. Rear face of breechblock with two-line Joslyn patent marking, block serial numbered M1711 . Standard Springfield musket lock markings, dated 1864 at rear. US M18164-style rear sight, musket front sight/bayonet lug, two sling swivels, jag head cleaning rod. The Springfield produced Joslyn breech loading rifle was the first metallic cartridge breech loading long arm to be manufactured at Springfield Arsenal, ca 1865 with 3,007 produced in .50RF (.50-60-450). Circa 1869-70 some 1,600 of these guns were altered to .50-70, with the breechblocks altered to centerfire. All these altered examples show mixed serial numbers. These guns were then sold to France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. Those guns were later sold as surplus with many being altered for civilian use as shotguns. This is one of those mixed number, .50-70 altered rifles that remains in its original military configuration and in very nice condition.
Very good. Metal shows a pewter patina with some lightly scattered surface oxidation and some lightly scattered pinpricking. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, fine bore. Wood crisp with scattered bumps, dings and mars.Condition
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