GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR SECOND MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE. MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CIVIL WAR CARBINE 23564 .50 Cal. 50. This standard second model also known as the model-1863 Maynard Carbine had production of just over 20,000 arms between 1863 – 1865. "1865" stamped on trigger plate just rear of lever and this example retains most of its orig finish & has possibly never been fired. This gun conforms to other known models with 20" oct to rnd bbl, pinched front sight & 3-leaf adjustable rear sight. Left side of frame has sling bar & carbine ring. Stock is straight-grain walnut with 2 crisp inspector cartouches which both read “JM” (Julian McAllister). Small sub-inspector letters found on most other parts of gun. This is a very fine example of this popular Civil War gun that has few defects. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: This gun is excellent overall. Bbl retains 95% orig blue finish though dull. The bore exhibits crisp mirror-like shine with well-defined rifling. Frame and lever retain much of its orig muted case color with balance a silver/gray. Buttplate retains 50% bright blue finish with balance plum with areas of rust & pitting. Stock is sound & solid with raised grain with numerous small storage dents, dings & scratches with crisp, like-new inspectors’ cartouches. 49059-234 JS (2,500-4,500)