Original U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Co. M1864 Saddle Ring Carbine - Service Worn Condition French Helmets It features a wood grip

It features a wood grip with bone section in the center

Message to Congress

This battery was organized in New York City and was to be part of the Excelsior Brigade

7th Marines was formed in Philadelphia

the left side of the frame has the Colt patent dates all clearly legible:

Original U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Co. M1864 Saddle Ring Carbine - Service Worn Condition French Helmets It features a wood gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a real find, and is one of only a few Joslyn System carbines that we have had over 30 or so years. It is however definitely "service worn" condition, and looks to have seen extensive service during the U. S. Civil war and long after. This has worn the stock in many areas from cleaning, and the metalwork has a peppered look, with the active rust now cleaned away. This has removed a good deal of the markings,