GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
SUPERIOR MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CIVIL WAR ISSUED CARBINE.MAYNARDRIFLE531650Cal. 50. Bbl length 20". Case colored single shot receiver with arsenal blue bbl with 3-leaf military rear sight. 1-pc walnut martially inspected buttstock with standard steel military buttplate. Manufactured by "MASS ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS". Single shot percussion with carbine ring and bar. CONDITION: Dark but vivid case colors with very slight loss on frame at upper tang and lever. Most all rich arsenal blue remains on bbl with a very slight amount of loss at muzzle. Hammer and trigger retain most all of their respective nitre blue finish as do the receiver screws. Martially inspected walnut stock is superb with excellent strong cartouches on left side. Very minor and slight period scratches appear on right side of stock from storage. Buttplate has turned a mellow patina and is excellent. Bore and chamber are armory bright and as new. An exceptionally fine Civil War carbine. 50385-6 TDW (2,000-4,000)