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LOT 1072
Fine Massachusetts Arms Co. Maynard Model 1873 Single Shot
Centerfire Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 26615, 40 cal., 26 inch part octagon
bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1873-1882. Features
a dovetailed blade front sight, dovetailed flip-up combination notch and small ladder rear sight (absent sliding
notch piece) mounted on the barrel, tang mounted ladder peep sight, “MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO/CHICOPEE FALLS.” on the right
side of the frame, with “EDWARD MAYNARD./PATENTEE./MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859.” and “1873” on the left, “1865” marked on the lower tang
along with the serial number “26615” which is repeated on the bottom of the barrel (renumbered to match), and a smooth walnut buttstock with high gloss varnish
and lightly curved buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish and 75% untouched original nickel finish with smooth brown patina and scattered surface freckling on the balance,
and distinct markings. Stock is also fine, with numerous scattered light dents and scratches, and tight fitment. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1071
E. Remington & Sons No. 1 Rolling Block Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle in Desirable .45-70
Government - Serial no. 11037, 45-70 cal., 30 inch heavy octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured c. 1867-1888, the Remington No. 1 rolling block sporting rifles are one of the lesser-
acknowledged, but no less classic, firearms of America’s western frontier. These single shot rifles, much like those made by Sharps,
were highly valued on the frontier for their simplicity, rugged dependability, long range accuracy, and powerful calibers. It is estimated
that only around 12,000 of these No. 1 sporting rifles were manufactured, with far fewer surviving examples due to the rigors of life as a frontier working gun. The top
of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line E. Remington & Sons address. The left side of the receiver is marked with the six-line patent dates. The bottom of the barrel is marked
“45.70” just in front of the forearm. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm along with “176”, the lower tang, faintly on the rear face of the forearm, on
the front face of the buttstock, and inside the buttplate. The left sides of the upper and lower tang are marked “2762” (likely assembly
numbers). It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth,
Schnabel tip forearm with an iron nosecap and a straight grip stock with a curved iron buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish and 20% of the original case colors with the balance having thinned
to mostly a grey patina, some scattered light surface pitting/spotting on the barrel and action, and some mild pitting/oxidation on the
buttplate. The wood is also fine with a repaired crack in the wrist at the rear of the upper tang, some scattered minor dings/scratches, and a light chip at the toe.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1070
Very Fine Massachusetts Arms Co. First Model Maynard Patent Percussion
Sporting Carbine Three Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 1398, 55 gauge, 32 inch part
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This cased First Model Maynard was likely made for
presentation or purchased by an important individual. Approximately 5,000 First Model Maynard carbines were manufactured
c. 1858-1859, according to “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-073). Multiple Confederate states are known to have had contracts for
Maynard rifles and carbines in both .35 and .50 caliber including Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. For example, in early 1861, Jefferson Davis and J. Thompson entered
into agreements for Maynard arms and ammunition that included 325 carbines and 175 rifles in .50 caliber and 300 carbines in .35 caliber along with one thousand rounds of
ammunition for each gun. It has the standard three-line Massachusetts Arms Co. address on the right of the frame, while the left is marked with the two-line Maynard Arms Co.
marking. The three-line Maynard patent marking is on the patchbox lid, and there is a label with the eight-line Maynard patent dates inside the patchbox. The currently fitted 32 inch smooth
bore 28 gauge/.55 caliber shot barrel is unnumbered and is marked “W.P. Mo F.” on bottom. The second included 32 inch rifled .35 Maynard barrel is also marked “W.P. Mo F.” on bottom.
The third included 20 inch rifled .50 Maynard barrel is numbered “214” on bottom. Serial number “1398” is marked on the interior of the Maynard primer door of the gun. Fitted with a blade
front sight on each of the three barrels, no provision for a rear sight on the
smooth bore barrel with the two extra rifled barrels having fixed notch rear sights, and a ladder peep sight
mounted on the upper tang. The stock is very finely figured and has a first model iron patchbox and buttplate.
Includes a modern hardwood case with a fitted felt lined interior for the rifle and all three included barrels when
disassembled, as well as an included cap tin and a tool.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus original blue finish with a few patches of minor surface spotting at the
muzzle, 70% plus vivid original case colors, some scattered minor surface freckling concentrated on the frame and
patchbox, with crisp markings and edges in the metal. Stock is also very fine with attractive grain, some scattered
light scratches and dings, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. The second extra rifled barrel is very fine,
retains 85% original blue finish with some slight thinning and some scattered minor freckling. The third extra rifled
barrel is fine, retains 75% original blue finish with some slight thinning, handling marks and some scattered minor
freckling. Modern case is very fine. This is an exceptional Maynard set. The consignor indicated advanced collector
Joe Davenport of Hampton, Virginia, pronounced this to be the finest First Model in existence!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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