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Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine

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Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine
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Civil War Maynard Single Shot Percussion Carbine

This is a Second Model carbine as manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee Falls Mass. Manufactured between 1860 and 1865. The left side of the receiver is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859." The right side is marked "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." There is a "JM" inspection mark on the left side barrel flat and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Regulation cavalry sling bar and ring on the left side of the receiver. Fixed front sight and two leaf folding rear sight to 500 yards and smooth straight grip stock with boxed "AJN" and "JM" inspector cartouches.

Manufucture: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Maynard-2nd Carbine
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Guage: 50
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 10114

Fine with 70% blue finish remaining on the barrel and the balance a smooth brown patina. The casehardened parts have small areas of discoloration. The stock is fine with exceptional and original raised feathered grain, some minor scratches and dents. All of the markings are clear and the cartouches are crisp. Firing pin is absent but function correctly.