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1686
$6,900.00

SUPERB MAYNARD MODEL 1863 CARBINE. SN 25215. Cal. 50. Standard configuration, finish, and markings, late production, lacking tape primer, patchbox, and tang sight. Sling loop is on left side of action. Left side buttstock is stamped twice with “JM” inspector’s initials. Bottom tang is stamped with “1865” and SN. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from T. Rholes in 1979. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig blue, with a few flecks and marks. Action has some slight marks, and color has slightly thinned from contact with ring. Screws retain nearly all of their bright temper blue, silvered at tops, and show some use. Hammer retains nearly all of its blue. Buttplate is flaked to about 50%. Stock is excellent, with nearly all of its orig finish, and a few minor marks and compressions. Inspector’s marks are sharp and clear. An exceptional example. 4-45436 MGM61 (5,000-8,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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