Maynard Rifle & Carbine Cartridges M1859, M1865, M1867, M1873, & M1882
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Maynard Patent Primers
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Z2608 Original Japanned Tin Maynard Tape Primer Container with 10 Primers Description: Excellent tin container containing the majority of it's original finish. This contains 10 rolls of Maynard tape primers. Nine of them are fully sealed and one is open. The tin tube has two very small dents mentioned for exactness. This is one of the nicer tubes we have had in a long time. Price: $450.00 |
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Y1164 Unopened Pack of Maynard Tape Primers Description: Here is a nice unopened roll of Maynard tape primers. There were ten of these packets in an original tin. You can see the outline of the roll of primers through the brown paper wrapping. These would have been used in conjunction with the M1855 musket produced by Springfield or Harper's Ferry. Measures: .910" x .250" Price: $50.00 |
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Y1160 Model 1867 Maynard Patented Primer Cap Description: Here is a scarce primer cap for the M1867 Maynard cartridges. There were only two types made the .40-40 and the .64 shot cartridge. Both of these cartridges had a thicker base and this fulminate cap was pressed onto the base prior to firing. This created a self-contained cartridge. Measures: D .769 Price: $65.00 |
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Y1159 Model 1867 Maynard Patented Primer Cap Description: Here is a scarce primer cap for the M1867 Maynard cartridges. There were only two types made the .40-40 and the .64 shot cartridge. Both of these cartridges had a thicker base and this fulminate cap was pressed onto the base prior to firing. This created a self-contained cartridge. Measures: D .769 Price: $65.00 |
Model 1859/1865 Cartridges
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Y1167 Maynard .35-30 Cartridge with Brass Rivet Description: Excellent cartridge known to the collecting community as the .35-30 M1865 with the brass rivet. The rivet was used to hold the casing onto the base. This is the style of projectile that was used during the American Civil War. Measures: OAL 2.121 CL1.531 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 16 Price: $125.00 |
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Y1037 .35-30 Maynard Carbine Cartridge with Brass Rivet Description: Nice cartridge for your .35 Maynard Carbine. This version has the lightly soldered disc affixed to the base with a rivet. There is a crack on one side of the casing. Measures: OAL 2.131" CL 1.545" Price: $65.00 |
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Y1036 .35-30 Maynard Carbine Cartridge with Brass Rivet Description: Nice cartridge for your .35 Maynard Carbine. This version has the lightly soldered disc affixed to the base with a rivet. Measures: OAL 2.123" CL 1.557" Price: $125.00 |
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Y1172 Maynard .35-30 Cartridge (Model 1865) Description: Excellent cartridge with a nice projectile. Measures: OAL 2.006 CL 1.524 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 16 Price: $50.00 |
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Y1187 Maynard .40-40 Cartridge (Model 1865) Description: Excellent early cartridge! Measures: OAL 2.405 CL 1.760 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 17 Price: $50.00 |
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Y1188 Maynard .40-40 Cartridge (Model 1865) Description: Nice cartridge with a natural patina. Measures: OAL 2.430 CL 1.742 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 17 Price: $50.00 |
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Y1189 Maynard .50-50 Cartridge Casing (Model 1865) Mexican Manufacture Description: Scarce copper casing with with thick base. These are known as "Mexican Manufacture" casings and are quite scarce. Measures: OAL 1.258 Price: $250.00 |
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Y1163 Sectioned .50-50 Maynard Cartridge Description: Here is a nicely sectioned .50-50 Maynard Cartridge. This particular bullet has a single groove and a small cavity. This style of projectile was commonly used in the late years of the Civil War. Measures: OAL 1.643" CL 1.212" Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 20 Price: $35.00 |
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Y1166 Maynard .50-50 Metallic Cartridge with Pointed Projectile Description: Here is a nice Civil War era pointed nose cartridge for the .50 Maynard carbine. This pointed-nose variant was produced by the Frankford Arsenal and the Massachusetts Arms Co. Measures: OAL 1.774 CL 1.214 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 20 Price: $65.00 |
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Y1162 Maynard .50-50 Foil & Paper Cartridge (Poultney's Patent) Description: Here is an excellent cartridge produced by Thomas Poultney of Baltimore Maryland. The patent was actually held by Thomas Rodman and Silas Crispin. It was assigned to Thomas Poultney for the manufacturing of these cartridges. The specific patent number is 40,988, dated December 15, 1863. This cartridge is known to collectors as the foil and paper cartridge. The wall of the cartridge is made of very thin sheet metal and is covered in paper. The idea behind this cartridge was to allow the casing to expand when firing in order to create a gas check. This cartridge is very clean and has a few small dents on the body which is common due to the materials used during the manufacturing process. Measures: OAL 1.703 CL 1.227 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 21 Price: $125.00 |
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Y1181 Maynard .55 Shot Cartridge (Model 1865) with Copper Balloon Rivet Description: Excellent shot cartridge with the copper rivet. Measures: OAL 2.284 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 23 Price: $150.00 |
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Y1182 Maynard .55 Shot Cartridge (Model 1865) Description: Nice shot cartridge without a rivet. Measures: OAL 2.286" Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 22 Price: $50.00 |
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Y1173 Maynard .64 Shot Cartridge (Model 1865) Description: Nice example of the M1865 shot cartridge. This one shows evidence of use based on the crimps around the mouth. Measures: OAL 2.429 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 23 Price: $50.00 |
Model 1867
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Y1165 Maynard .40-40 Cartridge (Model 1867 with Mead's Patent Explosive Bullet) Description: Here is a scarce Model 1867 .40-40 Maynard cartridge. These cartridges have a an extra thick base that the fulminate priming cap slips over. Upon firing the internal side of the cap ignites the interior of the cartridge. This particular example has the improved explosive bullet patented by S.H. Mead Jr. on December 10, 1872. These bullets were cast with a hollow nose cavity. This allowed a .22 rimfire blank to be inserted into the nose. Upon impact, the rim would be crushed and the bullet would explode. This is quite a scarce cartridge! Measures: OAL 2.556 CL 1.817 with primer on Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 27 Price: 450.00 |
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Y1169 Maynard .64 Shot Cartridge (Model 1867) N.P.E. Description: Here is a scarce Model 1867 .64 Shot cartridge. These cartridges have a an extra thick base that the fulminate priming cap slips over. Upon firing the internal side of the cap ignites the interior of the cartridge. This new primed empty is in excellent condition with a primer cap attached. Measures: OAL 2.514 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 27 Price: $325.00 |
Model 1873 Maynard Cartridges
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Y1174 Maynard .35-30 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Excellent cartridge with a little powder corrosion on the base. Measures: OAL 2.130 CL 1.630 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 30 Price: $45.00 |
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Y1191 Maynard .35-30 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice clean cartridge with a small crack on the rim. Measures: OAL 2.133 CL 1.638 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 30 Price: $35.00 |
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Y1175 Maynard .35-40 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice cartridge with some corrosion on the base. Measures: OAL 2.611 CL 2.130 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 30 Price: $120.00 |
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Y1176 Maynard .40-40 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice cartridge. The bullet may be a replacement. Measures: OAL 2.562 CL 1.865 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 31 Price: $65.00 |
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Y1192 Maynard .40-40 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice clean example! Measures: OAL 2.423 CL 1.859 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 31 Price: $85.00 |
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Y1186 Maynard .40-60 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice cartridge with a natural patina. Measures: OAL 2.870 CL 2.270 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 33 Price: $85.00 |
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Y1190 Maynard .40-60 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice cartridge with a natural patina. Measures: OAL 2.867 CL 2.258 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 33 Price: $95.00 |
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Y1178 Maynard .40-70 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Nice clean cartridge! Measures: OAL 3.133 CL 2.449 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 33 Price: $55.00 |
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Y1147 Maynard .40-70 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Excellent .40-70 Maynard cartridge! Measures: OAL 3.102" Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 33 Price: $65.00 |
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Y1177 Maynard .44-100 Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Excellent and minty cartridge. Tough to find. Measures: OAL 3.550 CL 2.882 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 35 Price: $295.00 |
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Y1170 Maynard .55 Shot Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Here is an empty cartridge known as the Model 1873 .55 Shot cartridge. This style cartridge employs Parker's patented decapping slot on the base. This made the extraction of the Berdan Primer much easier. Measures: CL 2.388 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 38 Price: $150.00 |
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Y1146 Maynard .64 Shot Cartridge (Model 1873) Nickeled Case Description: Here is a very nice nickeled cartridge for the M1873 Maynard. Measures: OAL 2.550" Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 38 Price: $85.00 |
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Y1168 Maynard .64 Shot Cartridge (Model 1873) Description: Here is a very nice empty cartridge known as the Model 1873 .64 Shot cartridge. This style cartridge employs Parker's patented decapping slot on the base. This made the extraction of the Berdan Primer much easier. Measures: CL 2.552 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 38 Price: $75.00 |
Model 1882 Maynard Cartridges
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Y1161 Maynard .22-10 Cartridge with Small "0" Primer (Model 1882) Description: Nice example of the .22-10 Maynard cartridge. This example does not have a headstamp. Measures: OAL 1.409 CL 1.171 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 40 Price: $35.00 |
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Y1185 Maynard .35-40 Cartridge (Model 1882) Description: Nice cartridge with a dark patina. Measures: OAL 2.383 CL 1.977 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 41 Price: $50.00 |
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Y1183 Maynard .38-50 Cartridge (Model 1882) Description: Nice cartridge with a clean primer. Measures: OAL 2.557 CL 2.057 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 42 Price: $80.00 |
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Y1179 Maynard .40-60 Cartridge (Model 1882) Berdan Primed Description: Excellent cartridge with a Berdan primer. Measures: OAL 2.762 CL 2.185 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 43 Price: $70.00 |
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Y1184 Maynard .40-60 Cartridge (Model 1882) N.P.E. Boxer Primed Description: Nice new primed empty cartridge. Measures: OAL 2.197 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 33 Price: $35.00 |
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Y1171 Maynard .44-100 Cartridge (Model 1882) Description: Here is a nice .44-100 Maynard cartridge known as the Model 1882, which is a standard center fire cartridge. This casing is pretty long compared to most other Maynards coming in at just under 3.5" for the OAL. Measures: OAL 3.402 CL 2.810 Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg. 45 Price: $325.00 |
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Y1180 Maynard .64 Shot Cartridge (Model 1882) Description: Scarce M1882 shot cartridge missing the primer. The inside of this casing has some corrosion. Measures: OAL 2.470" Reference: The Cartridges of Edward Maynard by King & King Pg.48 Price: $65.00 |
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