This carbine was produced circa 1858-59 and has the correct first model markings of "MAYNARD ARMS CO/WASHINGTON" on the right side of the action and the three-line Massachusetts Arms Co. address on the left. The patch box has the four-line patent marking. Moller's "GDM" collection mark is by the toe. 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. Estimates based on the dates of the orders and deliveries along with the approximate production rate of Maynard firearms places the approximately 3,000 Confederate purchased Maynard carbines and rifles. ". . within the serial range from approximately 1800 through 4100 (give or take 200)" according to "The Maynard Rifle and Carbine in the Confederate Service" by Howard M. Madaus. This example falls within that range based on the "2920" serial number on the underside of the primer door. The .35 caliber barrel is above the noted serial number range and is marked "4219" on the bottom at the breech. Over 1,000 .35 caliber carbines went to Florida, 300 went to Mississippi, and approximately 800 are also presumed to have been among those sold to militia units of South Carolina and Louisiana as well. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good plus with 25% plus original blue and mostly crisp silvered out casehardened finish, light oxidation, and generally mild age and storage related wear. The stock is fine and has some long scratches along the lower right and minor dings and scratches elsewhere. Mechanically fine. A very attractive and well above average condition early Maynard carbine!