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MAYNARD BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,300.00 USD
MAYNARD BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.
Cal. 40. S# 6420. Bbl. 26" round w/ octagon shank. Blade front sight w/ 3 leaf rear sight & folding Vernier style tang sight. Case colored underlever operated action. Left side has patent dates of May 17th, 1851 & Dec 6th, 1859. Right side is marked "MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS". Nicely grained walnut stock has steel buttplate. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. retains 95% lightly worn blue. Action retains 90% lightly faded case colors. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches & marks. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection". (01-23274/DS). ANTIQUE. $1500-2300.