Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Second Model Maynard Carbine, c. 1863-65, walnut stock with inspector cartouche markings on the left side, steel frame marked on right side MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS, and on left side EDWARD MAYNARD./PATENTEE./MAY 27.1851./DEC 6. 1859, marked on triggerguard tang 1865/27007, barrel lg. 20, overall lg. 36 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200
Walnut stock has a crack on the left side and a few nicks, steel parts are a light plum color.
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