MAYNARD IMPROVED NO. 16 TARGET RIFLE.

MAYNARD IMPROVED NO. 16 TARGET RIFLE. SN 7796. Cal. 38 (Probably 38-50 Maynard). Beautiful No. 16 with 28″ oct to rnd bbl, Beech’s combination front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and Maynard’s Patent vernier tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut with tiny checkered schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock with nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. It has usual markings on sides of receiver with “1882” date on right side and “1873” on left side. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 80% glossy orig blue with a couple of cleaned areas and small spots of rust, thinning over forearm area. Receiver retains 25-30% dark case colors with balance turned silver. Forearm has a repaired chip and a hairline near tip, otherwise wood is sounds and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59704 JR101 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3057	$3,450.00	MAYNARD IMPROVED NO. 16 TARGET RIFLE. SN 7796. Cal. 38 (Probably 38-50 Maynard). Beautiful No. 16 with 28″ oct to rnd bbl, Beech’s combination front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and Maynard’s Patent vernier tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut with tiny checkered schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock with nickeled brass Swiss buttplate. It has usual markings on sides of receiver with “1882” date on right side and “1873” on left side. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 80% glossy orig blue with a couple of cleaned areas and small spots of rust, thinning over forearm area. Receiver retains 25-30% dark case colors with balance turned silver. Forearm has a repaired chip and a hairline near tip, otherwise wood is sounds and retains about all of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-59704 JR101 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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