Old Maynard/New owner

[kh54]

I saw a likely unissued Maynard at the gun show today. Bluing and case coloring appear 95 percent-plus. Small crack in the stock about five inches long but doesn’t go through - eminently repairable. I took it home for under $2K. (Boy I hope I didn’t pay too much.) Now I need to find brass. My pics are under bad lighting and don’t do this gun justice. Maybe I can get better pics tomorrow.

I saw in an older thread someone used a Smith carbine bullet (maybe Eras Gone?) in their Maynard. Any reason not to?

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Now THAT'S a dandy!! $2K is right in line for a good condition Maynard's, so you done just fine. Your crack don't look to bad, easily repairable with some adheasive and clamping.

Maynard's patent breech-loading cavalry carbines are a hoot and then some. Confederates loved them and considered them a highly accurate, dependable arm.

Here’s mine:

S&S firearms can hook you up with Maynard cases, Maynard bullets, and a cartridge loading gadget.

Happy shooting!!

 

[Ed C.]

Thanks for posting. Seems to be a one of a kind gun. Very neat!

 

[kh54]

I finally picked up cases and bullets and loaded 50 cartridges tonight for the range tomorrow. The bullets came from Dixie Gun Works and seem very close to the pics of originals that I’ve found online.

I’ve been a bit disappointed with the accuracy of my other carbines, a Smith (Pietta), a Sharps (Garret), and an original Burnside. I’m really hopeful that this Maynard will do well. If it does, I’ll order a custom mold to match the originals.

Wish me luck fellers!

 

[cynthialee]

Sweet!
My Maynard isn't as pretty. But I got a Maynard.

Haven't had much a chance to fire it.

 

[kh54]

My Maynard isn't as pretty. But I got a Maynard.

And mine’s not nearly as pretty as @smokey Plainsman’s. But isn’t it all about the shooting? Owning old firearms is cool but being able to shoot them - now that’s cool.

So Cynthia (if I may call you that - you may call me Kim) get that thang out and shoot ‘er. Then please share results. I intend to post my results tomorrow, unless they’re so bad I would embarrass myself to do so.

 

[kh54]

When I first posted I made a bit of an overstatement about the case hardening colors on my Maynard. The bluing is mostly there and a deep color but the case hardening colors are faded. They are evident everywhere they should be just not real bright. Considering that most of the examples I’ve seen in the same condition online and one other gunshow example are all about two times what I paid for mine - or more - I’m pretty pleased with what I have. After shooting it in the morning I’ll find out if it makes me any happier.

 

[BillinOregon]

I've been blessed to own two Second Models over the years and they are such simple and yet enchanting carbines. I hope you really enjoy shooting yours.