Lot 1085
Civil War Maynard Percussion Carbine Second Model 1859. A good American military Civil War Maynard percussion carbine (second model). It has a 20 inch .50 cal. round steel barrel with octagon section at breach. Irn furniture. Framed marked "manufactured by Mass. Arms Co./Chicopee Falls" (right frame). On left frame "Edward Maynard Patentee May 27, 1851/December 6, 1859". All steel parts have a dark age patina. Stock has (two) military inspector cartouches on the left side of the wrist. The stock is solid with losses at the toe and normal scratches and dings from service. In good working order.
Note: Both the Union and the Confederacy had this carbine.
This piece is a true representative of our Civil War history.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000.
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| Realized $1,006 |
