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LOT 237
Excellent Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second
Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine -
Serial no. 15518, 50 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 20,202
second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 9B-074). Offered here
is an excellent Maynard Second Model carbine. Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil
War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th
East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards, “N” single letter inspection initial
stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent, nearly as issued, retains 98% original blue finish on the barrel, 97% vibrant original case colors, 95% original niter blue finish on the
hammer and trigger, with some scattered minor surface freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. The stock is very fine with distinct edges,
a few minor handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This excellent attractive Maynard Second Model carbine would make a
fine addition to any Civil War arms collection!
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 238
Historic Civil War Era Ivory Presentation Cane Inscribed to Union Army General Philip Sheridan - This
historic Civil War era cane is constructed of solid ivory, and is presentation inscribed to Union Army General
Philip Sheridan. It has “GENERAL/SHERIDAN” around “U.S.A” neatly inscribed/enameled on the knob area of
the grip, with an embossed shield on the side of the cane containing an inscribed flag with an upper section
containing small cavalry crossed swords above a symbol containing an “S” (likely for his name, Sheridan) and
a lower section representing Sheridan’s Civil War battle flag with two stars. There are known painted images
of General Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks on April 1, 1865 carrying a battle flag that resembles the lower
half of this one. The origin or date of the presentation of this cane have not been confirmed, although its age
and features suggest it was likely sometime around the Civil War in the 1864-1865 time frame. Philip Henry
Sheridan (March 6, 1831-August 5, 1888) was a career U.S. Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil
War. He is noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant,
who would appoint Sheridan to the Eastern Theater to command the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac
starting in April of 1864. His cavalry forces were instrumental in forcing the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at the
Appomattox Courthouse in 1865. Sheridan continued to fight out west during the Indian Wars, and would contribute
to the development of Yellowstone National Park. Sheridan was appointed General-in-Chief of the U.S. Army in 1883,
and he was promoted to the General of the Army on June 1, 1888 only a few months prior to his death from heart failure.
Includes consignor supplied generalized research scans. No other specific documentation accompanies lot.
CONDITION: Good, with attractive lightly aged patina, repaired cracked sections around the knob, and crisp inscriptions.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500