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CIVIL WAR Antique MAYNARD 1863 Cavalry .50 Carbine
Guns International #: 101122490 Seller's Inventory #: 7269
Category: Civil War Carbines - Maynard Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique MAYNARD 1863 Cavalry .50 Carbine
Used by Indiana & Tennessee Cavalry Regiments
Here we present an antique Maynard Second Model 1863 Cavalry Carbine, made by Massachusetts Arms Co. in Chicopee, Massachusetts, circa 1863. This Civil War carbine was a streamlined and simplified version of the first model, which was equipped with the Maynard Tape Priming System. Some of the first model was purchased in the South prior to the war. An interesting story regarding the Maynard is recorded in Benjamin Botkin’s A Civil War Treasury of Tales, Legends & Folklore, said to be the quote of Private Toby of the 1st Regiment of the Mississippi Army. The tall tale comes from The Intelligencer of Oxford, Mississippi, and at the end, Toby tells his mates “It’s a right big story, boys, but it’s true, sure as shooting. Nothing to do with Maynard rifle but to load her up, turn her North, and pull trigger. If twenty of them don’t clean out all Yankeedom, then I’m a liar, that’s all.”
This example represents the second model, of which 20,000 were produced and used by various Union cavalry. Known and significant distribution and use occurred in the 9th & 11th Indiana, as well as the 11th Tennessee. It was generally well-liked, owing to its light weight, handling and simplicity. The lever simply tips the barrel down so that the breech is exposed for loading and unloading. Compared to a percussion muzzle-loader, it was much faster to put fire down range. The left side of the frame is marked “EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27, 1851/DEC. 6, 1859”. The right side is marked “MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS”. The left side of the breech bears U.S. government inspector initials “G.W.S.”
The overall condition is fair. The metal surfaces are dark with age with weathering throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The stock is a very old replacement in good shape. The bore is clean, semi-bright with good rifling. The action on this carbine is strong. Here is a fantastic opportunity to own your very own Civil War Carbine!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: .50 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1650
#7269
SOLD
Antique: Yes