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Spectacular
Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 18801, 50 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This spectacular example of a Civil War Maynard
second model carbine appears to have remained in storage protected from the elements, as issued, and remains a true time capsule. 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, single letter inspection initials marked on various components and two boxed script “GWS” and “JM” inspection cartouches crisply stamped on the left stock wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, nearly as issued, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel with one small scratch on the right breech flat, 98% original niter blue finish on the hammer and trigger, 60%
plus original niter blue finish on the buttplate with smooth brown/gray patina on the balance, and 97% plus vivid original case colors on the frame with distinct markings and edges overall in the metal. Stock is also excellent plus with rich oil finish, defined edges, minimal evidence of handling, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This spectacular example of a Maynard Second Model carbine, near impossible to improve upon, would make an excellent addition to any Civil War or U.S. martial collection!
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
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and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine as lightly re-oiled, with a patch of dings concentrated on the left of the forend and clear cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 4342, 50 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 8,000 Model
1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines were purchased by the Ordnance
Department. The Joslyn was one of the more widely used carbines during the Civil War. The carbine is
equipped with pinched blade front and three folding leaf rear sights. It has the correct hooded firing pin that distinguishes the Model 1864 Carbine from the brass mounted Model 1862 carbine. “F.D.L” inspection initials marked on
the left of the barrel and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang. Matching serial number “4342” on the breechblock and upper tang. Two crisp boxed script “FDL” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat above the saddle ring bar. “US” marked buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% original blue finish on the barrel, and 70% original case colors on the lock and breech area with smooth gray patina on the balance. Sharp markings