VERY FINE, MAYNARD 2ND MODEL CARBINE BY MASS ARMS.
Cal. 50. S# 20139. Mfg. by Mass Arms of Chicopee Falls, MA starting in 1863. Rnd. to oct. 20" bbl. w/ blade front & 2 leaf rear sight. Case colored action w/ saddle ring on left side. Walnut buttstock w/ 2 cartouches & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: barrel retains over 70% original blue with scattered marks, streaks of brown patina & peppery oxidation. Frame retains visible original case colors with traces of varnish along with brown patina throughout. Original wood finish shows crisp cartouches & marks. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Harry A. Baldwin Estate Collection. (01-29705/MD). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.
Cal. 50. S# 20139. Mfg. by Mass Arms of Chicopee Falls, MA starting in 1863. Rnd. to oct. 20" bbl. w/ blade front & 2 leaf rear sight. Case colored action w/ saddle ring on left side. Walnut buttstock w/ 2 cartouches & carbine buttplate. CONDITION: barrel retains over 70% original blue with scattered marks, streaks of brown patina & peppery oxidation. Frame retains visible original case colors with traces of varnish along with brown patina throughout. Original wood finish shows crisp cartouches & marks. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Harry A. Baldwin Estate Collection. (01-29705/MD). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.
