Here is a 2^nd Model Maynard carbine, widely regarded as one of the best performing and most accurate of all the cavalry arms used during the Civil War. The well-favored, metallic cartridge, breech-loading Maynard carbine was the invention of New Jersey doctor Edward Maynard who patented his first model carbine in 1851. Between 12863 and 1865, the U.S. Ordnance Dept contracted for over 20,000 2^nd Model single shot, percussion, .50 caliber carbines, that were produced by the Massachusetts Arms Company of Chicopee, Mass. Issued mostly to the Federal cavalry, the Maynard proved a lightweight, very serviceable and dependable carbine that saw extensive service in the field.

Specimen has a low serial #17248, a 20” round barrel, no forend or comb, and measures a total length of 36½.” Black walnut stock is in excellent plus, original condition and bears two very fine and sharp government cartouches on the left side wrist area. Dings are almost non-existent on the minty stock.  Fitted with a sling bar and saddle ring on the left side of the breech frame, the carbine has the folding two-leaf rear sight. Stock wears a slightly curved iron butt plate.

The round barrel has a partial octagonal breech area and exhibits a smooth, dark gray / blue patina overall with very minor light abrasions 3½” from the rear sight. Pitting is very scant. Frame, hammer area, triggerguard and butt plate show traces of the original bluing. Bore is very bright with three-groove rifling. Could be minty shiny-bright with a light clean out.

All stampings on the obverse frame are clear, sharp, and read, “MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” in three lines. Reverse side clearly stamped “EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / MAY 27, 1851 / DEC. 6, 1859” in four lines. Sub-inspector stampings found on various major components. Serial # 17248 on triggerguard tang. Carbine exhibits strong mechanics. This remarkable condition Second Model Maynard cavalry carbine is one of the best we’ve seen in a while.   [ra]

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