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CIVIL WAR Antique MAYNARD Patent MASS. ARMS Co. CAVALRY Carbine .50 Union .50 Caliber Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine
Guns International #: 102360109 Seller's Inventory #: 228189
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
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Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique MAYNARD Patent MASS. ARMS Co. CAVALRY Carbine .50 Union
.50 Caliber Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine
Here we present an antique Maynard Second Model Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine, made by Massachusetts Arms Co. in Chicopee, Massachusetts, circa 1863. The 2nd Model Maynard carbine is widely regarded as one of the best performing and most accurate of all the cavalry arms used during the Civil War. The well favored, metallic cartridge breech loading carbine was the invention of New Jersey doctor Edward Maynard, who patented his 1st model carbine in 1851. Between 1863 and 1865, the U.S. Ordnance Department contracted for over 20,000 2nd model carbines. Issued mostly to the Federal cavalry, the Maynard proved a lightweight, dependable carbine that saw extensive service in the field.
This second model was used by various Union cavalry units. Known significant issue 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 overall condition is good. The action is robust. Bright bore with strong rifling. A split is present on the buttstock toe, which remains stable.
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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$2000
#228189
SOLD
Antique: Yes