Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Weapons, all pre 1898
	by Harry Ridgeway

Breechloader, Maynard carbine. . Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts, using Maynard design. Research Center: Weapon2310-Breechloader-Maynard . Details click: http://relicman.com/weapons/Weapon2310-Breechloader-Maynard.html

W1072 ### Breechloader, Maynard, single shot percussion carbine, Model 1863, .50cal. (sn# 3752) . Maynard produced about 20,000 carbines referred in company literature as Model 1863. The model, without patchbox is also referred to as the Second Model, however this is a collector term of convenience, and not a contemporary designation. The patchbox from earlier models was elinated and the tape priming system was replaced with a percussion system delivering center fire through the base of a metal cartridge. The hinged barrel tips downward to load by lowering the trigger guard and pushing it forward. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Marks on frame right side, MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, left side EDWARD MAYNARD. / PATENTEE. / MAY 27, 1851. / DEC 6, 1859. Serial number appears on trigger guard tang. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Standard features include: iron buttplate somewhat squared, iron loading lever also serves as trigger guard, blued barrel is round with octagonal breech, no forearm or bands, riding ring and bar on left side, two leaf sight, bore rifled with six grooves. Research Center: Weapon2313-Breechloader-Maynard-Carbine-Model-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-074. Barrel measures 20in. Serial number, 3752. Cartouches on the wood near the ridingbar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks GWS on the barrel, M on sight.

W1113 ### Breechloader, Maynard, single shot percussion carbine, Model 1863, .50cal. (sn# 7784) . Maynard produced about 20,000 carbines referred in company literature as Model 1863. The model, without patchbox is also referred to as the Second Model, however this is a collector term of convenience, and not a contemporary designation. The patchbox from earlier models was elinated and the tape priming system was replaced with a percussion system delivering center fire through the base of a metal cartridge. The hinged barrel tips downward to load by lowering the trigger guard and pushing it forward. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Marks on frame right side, MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, left side EDWARD MAYNARD. / PATENTEE. / MAY 27, 1851. / DEC 6, 1859. Serial number appears on trigger guard tang. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Standard features include: iron buttplate somewhat squared, iron loading lever also serves as trigger guard, blued barrel is round with octagonal breech, no forearm or bands, riding ring and bar on left side, two leaf sight, bore rifled with six grooves. Research Center: Weapon2313-Breechloader-Maynard-Carbine-Model-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-074. Barrel measures 20in. Serial number, 7784. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, AGN, sight, S, riding bar, N, and buttplate, N

W1274 ### Breechloader, Maynard, single shot percussion carbine, Model 1863, .50cal. (sn# 10198) . Maynard produced about 20,000 carbines referred in company literature as Model 1863. The model, without patchbox is also referred to as the Second Model, however this is a collector term of convenience, and not a contemporary designation. The patchbox from earlier models was elinated and the tape priming system was replaced with a percussion system delivering center fire through the base of a metal cartridge. The hinged barrel tips downward to load by lowering the trigger guard and pushing it forward. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Marks on frame right side, MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, left side EDWARD MAYNARD. / PATENTEE. / MAY 27, 1851. / DEC 6, 1859. Serial number appears on trigger guard tang. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Standard features include: iron buttplate somewhat squared, iron loading lever also serves as trigger guard, blued barrel is round with octagonal breech, no forearm or bands, riding ring and bar on left side, two leaf sight, bore rifled with six grooves. Research Center: Weapon2313-Breechloader-Maynard-Carbine-Model-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-074. Barrel measures 20in. Serial number, 10198. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate.

W1071 ### Breechloader, Maynard, single shot percussion carbine, Model 1863, .50cal. (sn# 15880) . Maynard produced about 20,000 carbines referred in company literature as Model 1863. The model, without patchbox is also referred to as the Second Model, however this is a collector term of convenience, and not a contemporary designation. The patchbox from earlier models was elinated and the tape priming system was replaced with a percussion system delivering center fire through the base of a metal cartridge. The hinged barrel tips downward to load by lowering the trigger guard and pushing it forward. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Marks on frame right side, MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, left side EDWARD MAYNARD. / PATENTEE. / MAY 27, 1851. / DEC 6, 1859. Serial number appears on trigger guard tang. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Standard features include: iron buttplate somewhat squared, iron loading lever also serves as trigger guard, blued barrel is round with octagonal breech, no forearm or bands, riding ring and bar on left side, two leaf sight, bore rifled with six grooves. Research Center: Weapon2313-Breechloader-Maynard-Carbine-Model-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-074. Barrel measures 20in. Serial number, 15880. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks N on sight, S on the barrel, buttplate, and saddle ring bar.

W1397 ### Breechloader, Maynard, single shot percussion carbine, Model 1863, .50cal. (sn# 17446) . Maynard produced about 20,000 carbines referred in company literature as Model 1863. The model, without patchbox is also referred to as the Second Model, however this is a collector term of convenience, and not a contemporary designation. The patchbox from earlier models was elinated and the tape priming system was replaced with a percussion system delivering center fire through the base of a metal cartridge. The hinged barrel tips downward to load by lowering the trigger guard and pushing it forward. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Marks on frame right side, MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, left side EDWARD MAYNARD. / PATENTEE. / MAY 27, 1851. / DEC 6, 1859. Serial number appears on trigger guard tang. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Standard features include: iron buttplate somewhat squared, iron loading lever also serves as trigger guard, blued barrel is round with octagonal breech, no forearm or bands, riding ring and bar on left side, two leaf sight, bore rifled with six grooves. Research Center: Weapon2313-Breechloader-Maynard-Carbine-Model-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-074. Barrel measures 20in. Serial number, 17446. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Ridgeway collection, Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia.

W1094 ### Breechloader, Maynard, single shot percussion carbine, Model 1863, .50cal. (sn# 19859) . Maynard produced about 20,000 carbines referred in company literature as Model 1863. The model, without patchbox is also referred to as the Second Model, however this is a collector term of convenience, and not a contemporary designation. The patchbox from earlier models was elinated and the tape priming system was replaced with a percussion system delivering center fire through the base of a metal cartridge. The hinged barrel tips downward to load by lowering the trigger guard and pushing it forward. Manufactured by Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Marks on frame right side, MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, left side EDWARD MAYNARD. / PATENTEE. / MAY 27, 1851. / DEC 6, 1859. Serial number appears on trigger guard tang. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks on the barrel, sight, and buttplate. Standard features include: iron buttplate somewhat squared, iron loading lever also serves as trigger guard, blued barrel is round with octagonal breech, no forearm or bands, riding ring and bar on left side, two leaf sight, bore rifled with six grooves. Research Center: Weapon2313-Breechloader-Maynard-Carbine-Model-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 9B-074. Barrel measures 20in. Serial number, 19859. Cartouches on the wood near the riding bar indicate government inspection, additional inspector marks N on the barrel and sight, S on the buttplate and saddle ring bar

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All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment should be applied.

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Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms......
John Thillman series, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers...", or "Civil War Army Swords....".

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