RARE MAYNARD’S PATENT 1ST MODEL BREECH LOADING RIFLE CIRCA 1861.
Guns International #: 100526580 Seller's Inventory #: 25567
Category: Maynard Rifles - Civil War Rifles
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Seller: David Condon, Inc.
Company: David Condon, Inc.
Member Since: 9/24/08
First Name: Britton
Last Name: Condon
State: Virginia
Zip: 20118
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 687-5642
Fax: (540) 687-5649
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Description:
RARE MAYNARD’S PATENT 1ST MODEL BREECH LOADING RIFLE CIRCA 1861. Maynard’s Tape Primed .35 caliber rifle of the type purchased in small quantities by southern states during the Civil War. 26” round barrel with two leaf rear and blade front sights. Tang sight and Maynard tape primer mechanism integral with the frame. Maynard original reverse double set triggers. 100% original and complete. Frame stamped “MAYNARD ARMS CO./WASHINGTON” and “MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS”. Patchbox lid with Maynard’s 1851 and 1856 patent dates. Very good plus to fine with the original finish on the stock and original untouched grey-brown patina on the metal surfaces, Very crisp markings and metal edges. Perfect working order and good bore with some corrosion but sharp lands and grooves. As an interesting side note a Maynard rifle was captured with the Confederate Schooner Savannah’s surrender to the Union Frigate Perry in June 1861. (See John D. McAulay’s “CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS OF THE U.S. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS” P. 61.).
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