Guns International #: 103333075
Seller's Inventory #: 244538

Category - Antique Revolvers - Percussion - Handguns - American Revolvers

Category
Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Handguns - American Revolvers

Scarce Cased & Engraved Antique MASS. ARMS CO. Maynard Primed Revolver MANUALLY REVOLVED CYLINDER; 1 of Only 900 Made

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Scarce Cased & Engraved Antique MASS. ARMS CO. Maynard Primed Revolver     

MANUALLY REVOLVED CYLINDER; 1 of Only 900 Made

Here we present an antique Cased & Engraved Manually Revolved Cylinder Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard Primed Percussion Pocket Revolver with accessories, manufactured circa 1851-60 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee, MA was one of the most important of the mid-19th century gunmaking companies to be established, not necessarily because of what the firm produced, but who the firm produced and supported. The company was established in 1850 to essentially serve as the firearms making arm of the famous Ames Manufacturing Company.

Much like the single shot variety, these came equipped in .28 caliber and a Maynard Tape Primer. The barrels were marked “Mass. Arms Co/Chicopee Falls”. They came blued and case hardened with walnut grips. A total of about 2,500 tape primed pocket revolvers were produced between 1851 and 1860, while some 4,500 of the pocket sized Adams revolvers were produced between 1857 and 1861. Of the tape-primed revolvers, about 900 or so were of the earlier, manually rotated variant as is this example, with the balance being the more conventional automatically rotated version.

The overall condition is very good. Some original finish with patina on the barrel and frame. The cylinder has been refinished. The action is strong. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The grips show some use. There is a short, stable split in the bottom of the left panel, otherwise, solid throughout. The case is in good condition, though it has been relined in green felt.

With only 2,500 total produced, and only 900 in the manual cylinder rotation, this little revolver is very sought after and would be a great addition to your American Civil War collection!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .28 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3500

#244538
 

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Antique: Yes