Manufactured circa 1863-1865, and known to have been issued to the 9th & 11th Indiana and 11th Tennessee cavalry regiments. Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights with "N" on the rear sight base, "S" on the chamber, saddle ring bar and buttplate, "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." on the right side of the receiver and "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27. 1851./DEC. 6. 1859." on the reverse. The lower tang is dated "1865". Smooth straight wrist stock with "GWP" and "JM" cartouches on the left side of the wrist.

Very good with a mixed brown and gray patina overall. Showing mild spotting and handling marks. Bright edge wear is visible on the barrel, and traces of vivid case colors are present on the frame. The stock is fine with crisp cartouches, raised grain, some dents and scuffing. Mechanically fine.