Approximately 20,000 Second Model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865, with this example marked with an "1865" date on the lower tang as typically seen on sporting rifles; although the sporting rifles were manufactured at the same time as the standard Civil War contract carbines and this was likely a late delivered example of a Second Model carbine. Two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, with an "H" carved on the right of the stock.

Very good overall, with original finish, scattered light pitting, freckling, gray and brown patina, scattered light scratches and dents, carving as mentioned above, and clear cartouches on the stock. Mechanically excellent.