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LOT 208
Excellent Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co.
Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 13268, 50 cal., 20
inch part octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Maynard carbines were easily
among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil
War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. They
are based on the designs of Dr. Edward Maynard, a dentist and
inventor from New York and Washington, D.C. Approximately 20,202 second model Maynard
carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th
Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. It has a pinched blade front sight, three leaf
rear sight graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards, “EDWARD MAYNARD./PATENTEE./MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859.” marked on the
left of the frame, “MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS.” on the right of the frame, “G.W.S” marked on the left breech
flat, and two boxed script “AJN” and “JM” inspection cartouches marked on the left of the wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with a few small patches of light pitting concentrated at the left of the breech. 90%
plus vibrant original case colors remain with a few small patches of light pitting on the upper left of the frame. Sharp markings and edges in the metal
overall. Stock is also excellent with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, some scattered light pressure dents and scratches, defined edges, and
exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This excellent Second Model Maynard carbine would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial or Civil War collection!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 209
Exceptional Civil War American Machine Works
Smith Patent Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine -
Serial no. 9254, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Nearly all of the Smith carbines manufactured were
issued to Union cavalry units and saw hard use
during the Civil War, and somehow this example
appears to have seen little to no use. It has standard
markings and features, “LFR” inspection initials on
the left of the breech, “H.D.H” inspection initials
underneath the forend, “J.H” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate, and an
oval script “JH” inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist. Wearing a
circular brass tag on the saddle ring indicating it was once part of
the Weller Collection in Princeton, New Jersey.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with a few areas of
light surface freckling and one patch of light pitting on the underside of the muzzle. 90% plus original
niter blue finish remains, strongest on the rear sight, breech latch and trigger guard with some flaking
visible on the barrel band. 97% vibrant original case colors on the frame and hammer. Sharp edges and
markings in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive raised grains and rich oil finish, defined
edges, some light scratches and dings, some moderate chips at the toe, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jac Weller Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 210
Excellent Civil War Burnside Fifth Model Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 17978, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. These “Fifth Model” Burnside carbines represent the completion of the
evolution of General Ambrose Burnside’s ingenious carbine design. The outbreak of the Civil War led to the purchase
of over 50,000 Burnside carbines. They were the third most purchased breech loading carbine during the war, after only the Sharps
and the Spencer. This example has the matching serial number on the frame and breech block, single letter inspection marks on various
components, boxed script “EPR” and “RKW” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, and “N.S.P.” inspection initials ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original blue finish on the barrel with very light muzzle wear, some areas turning to a smooth brown, and some very light surface
freckling, 90% plus bright original niter blue finish on the breech block, lever and tangs with some light freckling and flaking on the tangs, and 90% original case colors on
the frame, hammer, lock, lever latch and buttplate. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, defined edges, a few scattered small dings,
and mostly crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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