Guns International #: 103245633
Seller's Inventory #: 250587

Category - Maynard Rifles - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Category
Maynard Rifles
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Antique MASS. ARMS Two Barrel Set .40-70 MAYNARD Rifle / SHOTGUN BARREL Hooded Post Front Sight and LADDER TANG PEEP SIGHT

Description:
Antique MASS. ARMS Two Barrel Set MAYNARD CENTERFIRE Rifle / SHOTGUN BARREL

Hooded Post Front Sight and LADDER TANG PEEP SIGHT

Here we present an antique Massachusetts Arms Company Model 1873 Two Barrel Set Single Shot Maynard Patent Centerfire Rifle, along with a Shotgun Barrel made by the Massachusetts Arms Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts circa the 1870s-80s. Massachusetts Arms often sold these style rifles in sets with up to three different barrels included in the set. The Maynard rifle was developed by Edward Maynard. Maynard, a New Jersey dentist, lent his talents to developing a new primer system for guns which allowed for faster reloading of flintlock muskets. The system was intended to make up for the poor results for this style of muskets. The Maynard Carbine would go on to be a primary weapon during the American Civil War

Maynard Patent Single Shot rifles were manufactured from 1863 to 1890. The Model 1873 was the first Maynard with standard chambering for centerfire metallic cartridges. These rifles are very similar in appearance to the percussion model, with a slightly offset hammer and a firing pin contained within the bolster on the recoil shield in place of the percussion nipple. The most distinguishing thing about these rifles is the wide gap between the breech of the barrel and the recoil shield, which allows for the thick rimmed brass cartridge, known as the “thick Maynard” by collectors. The Model 1882 rifles have a much smaller gap and used standard ammunition having thinner and smaller diameter rims. The 1873 and 1882 model rifles were made in a variety of sizes and calibers from the No. 1 Gallery rifle in .22 rimfire to the No. 14 Long-Range Creedmoor Rifle in .44-100 and the No. 16 Improved Target rifle in calibers ranging from .22 to .40-70. 

The overall condition is very good. Most of the blue finish remains on the shotgun barrel. The stock and forend(s) remain good showing an expected amount of handling wear. A sliver is missing on the right wrist below the peep sight. Legible markings. The action is strong. The shotgun bore is mirror bright with rifle bore showing sharp rifling. Included is an ammo can with spent shotgun/rifle casings.

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

Barrels are both 32 inches.

Caliber: .40 Centerfire on the rifle and 20 gauge on the smoothbore shotgun.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2000

#250587
 

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Antique: Yes