MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. MAYNARD PRIMED PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER.

SN 205. .31 cal. 6” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS.ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on the top strap. “MAYNARD’S PATENT / SEP 22.1845.” is in a circle around an eagle on the primer cover. The number 205 is on the face of the breech and backstrap. The bbl catch is marked “NOV.26.1850″. This is an interesting antebellum gun with a hand turned cylinder with release button forward of trigger inside trigger guard. Mass Arms originally using Colt’s patent lost a patent infringement case and to continue in business utilized the unusual hand-revolved cylinder as to not to further infringe on Colt. It is known that 200 of this model was sold to abolitionist John Brown for his use in 1857. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good to fine, retaining strong traces of bright blue on bbl with balance grey/plum. Strong traces of case color are found on frame with balance smooth and silver/grey with small areas of pitting. Cylinder has a matching silver/brown color with numerous small dings and scattered pitting. Backstrap and trigger guard retain most of their orig silver with front strap retaining about 25% silver. Maynard door cover retains much of its fire blue with good markings, scratches and areas of pitting. Stocks retain much of their varnished finish. 4-54486 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1391

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1391	$6,325.00	MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. MAYNARD PRIMED PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER. SN 205. .31 cal. 6” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS.ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on the top strap. “MAYNARD’S PATENT / SEP 22.1845.” is in a circle around an eagle on the primer cover. The number 205 is on the face of the breech and backstrap. The bbl catch is marked “NOV.26.1850″. This is an interesting antebellum gun with a hand turned cylinder with release button forward of trigger inside trigger guard. Mass Arms originally using Colt’s patent lost a patent infringement case and to continue in business utilized the unusual hand-revolved cylinder as to not to further infringe on Colt. It is known that 200 of this model was sold to abolitionist John Brown for his use in 1857. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good to fine, retaining strong traces of bright blue on bbl with balance grey/plum. Strong traces of case color are found on frame with balance smooth and silver/grey with small areas of pitting. Cylinder has a matching silver/brown color with numerous small dings and scattered pitting. Backstrap and trigger guard retain most of their orig silver with front strap retaining about 25% silver. Maynard door cover retains much of its fire blue with good markings, scratches and areas of pitting. Stocks retain much of their varnished finish. 4-54486 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1391 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. MAYNARD PRIMED PERCUSSION BELT REVOLVER.