This rifle is one of the Maynard target rifles produced in the late 19th century by the Massachusetts Arms Company. It was likely used by a member of a rifle team. The right side of the action has the "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS. CO./CHICOPEE FALLS/1882" marking, and the left side has "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27.1851./DEC.6.1859" followed by "1873". All three barrels are marked "16" and the .38-50 caliber barrel is also marked "19222". The lower tang is marked "1865". "1865" is also hand marked on the underside of the nickel plated Swiss buttplate and on the butt of the fancy grade pistol grip buttstock underneath. The grip is checkered and has a removable insert over the lower tang. The upper tang is fitted with a "PATENTED/JAN. 18. 1876" marked adjustable peep sight with rubber aperture pad. The current 27 3/4 inch length barrel was likely shortened from 28 inch and is sleeved for .22 caliber ammunition. All of the barrel sets are complete with levers, walnut forearms (fancy grade on the additional .22 caliber set) with Schnabel style tips and multi-point checkering, and globe front sights. The .22 caliber barrels have spirit levels.

Fine. The barrels retain 95% plus, 75%, and 40% of the blue finish. There is a brown patina on the balance. The action and lever retain 30% of the bright original case colors in and around the protected areas and, otherwise, display a mottle silver-gray patina. The buttplate retains nearly all of the original nickel plating, and the hammer retains strong niter blue finish. The wood is fine with crisp checkering and some minor scratches and dings. The action functions fine, and the markings are all legible.