413

Mass. Arms Co. Maynard No. 2 Gallery & Small Game Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Mass. Arms Co. Maynard No. 2 Gallery & Small Game Rifle
CURRENT BID
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
ENTER YOUR MAXIMUM ABSENTEE BID[?]
You must bid at least
1,400.00USD
USD
1,400.00 x 1 unit = 1,400.00USDApplicable fees & taxes are added at checkout.
[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2024 Nov 23 @ 09:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
serial #14225, 22 LR, 24'' round barrel with octagonal breech section and a mostly bright very good plus bore showing some mild oxidation and pinprick pits in the grooves and otherwise strong rifling throughout. This is a nice honest example of a desirable rimfire model Maynard and an early example of a 22 LR rifle, showing proper ''16'' barrel twist stamp on the underside, indicating the LR cartridge. The rifle is also equipped with a factory tang sight and May 17, 1887 patent aperture disc with six selectable peeps. Coincidentally, 1887 was the year the 22 LR cartridge was introduced. The metal surfaces have mostly toned to a pleasant medium pewter gunmetal patina showing some mild gray-brown undertones and remnants of light oxidation staining along the barrel. The action retains some generous hints of smoky case-hardening with a few wisps of colors here and there while the hammer retains fine fire blue. All markings remain intact and strong, the left side of the action with ''1873'' stamp and the right side not bearing the ''1882'' stamp. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend with slight schnabel remain in very fine condition showing some darkening from the years and scattered light dings and handling marks, otherwise maintaining a nice honest appearance overall. There is an old piece of maple that has been used to fill in an apparent sling swivel inlet along the toe line. The rifle is equipped with standard carbine-style buttplate and sighted with the aforementioned tang sight and a Beach combination front that retains strong gold wash; there is no rear dovetail. The barrel is matching the frame and locks up well and the action seems to function well mechanically. A nice honest example of these desirable rifles and an early piece of 22 LR history. (13B11743-2) {ANTIQUE} (2000/2500)