Approximately 5,000 First Model Maynard carbines were manufactured c. 1858-1859. This carbine has the correct first model two-line markings of "MAYNARD ARMS CO./WASHINGTON." on the right side of the action and the three-line Massachusetts Arms Co. Chicopee Falls address on the left. The patch box has "MAYNARD PATENTEE/SEP 22. 1845./MAY 27. 1851./JUNE 17. 1856." on the door. Multiple Confederate states are known to have had contracts for Maynard rifles and carbines in both .35 and .50 caliber including Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. For example, in early 1861, Jefferson Davis and J. Thompson entered into agreements for Maynard arms and ammunition that included 325 carbines and 175 rifles in .50 caliber and 300 carbines in .35 caliber along with one thousand rounds of ammunition for each gun. This example is marked with number "2501" on the underside of the primer door and "1473" on the underside of the patchbox door as well as the buttplate. Confederate soldiers are said to have been particularly fond of the Maynard carbines and rifles due in part to the fact that the brass cases could be reloaded upwards of 100 times. Includes an extra percussion nipple located inside the patchbox.

Fine, retains 70% original blue finish on the barrel with areas thinning to smooth brown patina on the balance, the casehardened surfaces turned to mostly a smooth gray patina with scattered brown freckling. Stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches and defined edges. Mechanically fine.