This breech-loading 2nd Model Maynard carbine was the invention of Doctor Edward Maynard from New Jersey who patented his first model carbine in 1851. The U.S. Ordnance Department contracted for over 20,000 2nd Model single shot, percussion, .50 caliber carbines which 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. This carbine specimen carries serial #15134, has a 20” round barrel, no forestock, and measures a total length of 36½.”

Black walnut stock is in excellent original condition and bears two very good government cartouches on the left side wrist area. Stock also has a few scattered, but light dings and dents.  Carbine is fitted with a sling bar and saddle ring on the left side of the breech frame, and a two-leaf rear sight. Stock has a curved iron butt plate.

The round barrel has a partial octagonal breech area and exhibits a smooth, dark plum patina overall. Some light pitting.  All gunmetal parts match in color and condition.  Bore is clean with three-groove rifling. Maker stampings on the obverse frame are light, and read, “MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” in three lines. Reverse side lightly stamped “EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / MAY 27, 1851 / DEC. 6, 1859” in four lines with the bottom “date” lines mostly unreadable.  Sub-inspector stampings found on butt plate, barrel, stock, and saddle ring bar. Serial # 15134 on trigger guard tang. Mechanics are crisp. A fine Maynard carbine.  [jet]

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