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CIVIL WAR Antique MAYNARD 1863 Cavalry Carbine Guns International #: 101267820 Seller's Inventory #: 7267 Category: Civil War Carbines - Maynard Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1448 Total Number of Listings: 29901 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: CIVIL WAR Antique MAYNARD 1863 Cavalry 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 “A.J.N.” There are two clear cartouches on the left side of the stock with initials “AJN” & “JM”. The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces are dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The stock is solid with some handling marks and an old split on the right side wrist. The bore is clear and bright with strong rifling. The action on this carbine is excellent. Here is a very nice example of a Civil War Cavalry Carbine that looks like it has been there and done that. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2100 #7267 SOLD Antique: Yes |