RARE POSSIBLY CONFEDERATE FLORIDA USED 1ST MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE.

SN 2550. Cal. 35. Mr. Donaldson related that he found this gun near his home in Northern Florida many years ago. An interesting article by Howard Madaus The Maynard Rifle and Carbine in the Confederate Service (ASAC Bulletin 52, pgs 66-79) states “that as many as 2,000 to 2600 of these 1st Model carbines were purchased by the states of Mississippi, Georgia and Florida. He also notes that archaeological evidence shows that Maynard’s issued to Florida troops along the Apalachicola River were using these 35 cal cartridges. This gun conform to other 1st Model carbines, iron mounted, tape primer system, patent information on both sides of frame, 20” bbl with fixed rear sight, front blade sight and adjustable tang sight. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Complete with dark iron patina, well fit stock with numerous small dings, dents and scuffs. Gun appears completely orig with exception of restored front blade sight. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in bore. 52438-32 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3472

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3472	$3,450.00	RARE POSSIBLY CONFEDERATE FLORIDA USED 1ST MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE. SN 2550. Cal. 35. Mr. Donaldson related that he found this gun near his home in Northern Florida many years ago. An interesting article by Howard Madaus The Maynard Rifle and Carbine in the Confederate Service (ASAC Bulletin 52, pgs 66-79) states “that as many as 2,000 to 2600 of these 1st Model carbines were purchased by the states of Mississippi, Georgia and Florida. He also notes that archaeological evidence shows that Maynard’s issued to Florida troops along the Apalachicola River were using these 35 cal cartridges. This gun conform to other 1st Model carbines, iron mounted, tape primer system, patent information on both sides of frame, 20” bbl with fixed rear sight, front blade sight and adjustable tang sight. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Complete with dark iron patina, well fit stock with numerous small dings, dents and scuffs. Gun appears completely orig with exception of restored front blade sight. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in bore. 52438-32 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3472 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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RARE POSSIBLY CONFEDERATE FLORIDA USED 1ST MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE.