The left side of the frame stamped EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / MAY 27 .1851. / DEC 6 . 1859. / 1873; the right side of frame stamped MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS / 1882; 28 in. octagon to round barrel mounted with globe front sight and vernier rear sight; checkered walnut stock; fitted with Schuetzen style target competition buttplate.

Overall length 45 in.

Private Collection New England Gunsmith

Working lever action; top of barrel drilled for mounting a custom scope; clean bore with clear spiral rifling; minor marks and dings from use; overall very good condition.