June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2017
The Second Models were referred to as the Model of 1863 and were manufactured 1863 to 1865. Made without the tape primer or tang sight. There is a sling ring on left side of frame. Government inspector mark on left side of stock "A?P" and "AM" both in rectangles. 4" octagon barrel to round has a military folding leaf sight. Left side of frame has the patent dates while right side of frame is stamped "MASS. ARMS CO., CHICOPEE FALLS". Left side of barrel is stamped "A.J.N.". The barrel is rust blued, hammer is fired blued, frame and lever are case colored. Sports a walnut buttstock. Barrel retains about 75% original blue with some age freckling and toning. Tip-up barrel with strong rifling. Perfect action. Hammer has most of the Nitre blue finish. Traces of original case colors. Stock has been professionally extended. This is a lovely, far above average Maynard.