FINE MODEL 1863 MAYNARD CIVIL WAR CARBINE.

FINE MODEL 1863 MAYNARD CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 15593. Cal. 50. Small light carbine with 20″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 3-leaf carbine rear sight, made without forearm. Left side of frame has a short sling bar & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with two crisp, clear cartouches and a steel carbine buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 20,200 of these carbines were produced in the period 1863 to 1865. They became the staple carbine for many Civil War cavalry units with almost 100% being issued and used in the Civil War. They remained in service with foreign militaries and in civilian use well into the metallic cartridge era and are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a few spots of pitting on the left side flat by the chamber area. Receiver retains about 60-70% faded case colors with the balance turned to silver. Screws retain most of their orig blue as does the hammer. Stock is sound with a few minor handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Buttplate is a mottled brown patina with heavy rust on the heel. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-42008 JR283 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2425	$2,300.00	FINE MODEL 1863 MAYNARD CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SN 15593. Cal. 50. Small light carbine with 20″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade front sight and 3-leaf carbine rear sight, made without forearm. Left side of frame has a short sling bar & ring. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with two crisp, clear cartouches and a steel carbine buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms about 20,200 of these carbines were produced in the period 1863 to 1865. They became the staple carbine for many Civil War cavalry units with almost 100% being issued and used in the Civil War. They remained in service with foreign militaries and in civilian use well into the metallic cartridge era and are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a few spots of pitting on the left side flat by the chamber area. Receiver retains about 60-70% faded case colors with the balance turned to silver. Screws retain most of their orig blue as does the hammer. Stock is sound with a few minor handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Buttplate is a mottled brown patina with heavy rust on the heel. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-42008 JR283 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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