#1 • Maynard Carbine Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co.

Part of Presidents' Day Sportsman Auction (live auction by Meares Property Advisors)

High bid $320.00

Status: Sold

The Maynard Carbine is a Percussion cap single-shot rifle with a lever-actuated tip-up breech to facilitate loading.The left side of the receiver is marked “EDWARD MAYNARD, PATENTEE, MAY 27. 1851., DEC. 6. 1859.” The bottom tang is marked with serial number 10538. The right side of the receiver is marked “MANUFACTURED BY, MASS. ARMS CO., CHICOPEE FALLS.”  The left side of the wrist is marked with two cartouches, and the 20" barrel is marked A.J.N.  The toe of the stock has a large chip missing. The bore appears to be in good condition. The exterior metal surfaces appear to have a dark patina. The front sight is a dovetail blade style"  sight, while the rear sight is folding leaf style that appears to be installed in a dove tail. (This is an antique firearm - No FFL or 4473 Required)