MASS ARMS MAYNARD PRIMED BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 706. 31 Cal. Hand-turned 6-shot cylinder with floral scroll decoration. Rnd 6″ bbl. Top strap marked “MASS. ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS”. Right side of frame has movable cover marked with eagle and “MAYNARD’S PATENT SEP. 22, 1845”. This interesting and popular revolver utilizes a push button inside trigger guard to retain and release cylinder so as not to infringe upon Colt’s patent. About 1000 of these revolvers were made in varying bbl lengths where longer bbls like this generally bring a premium. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 10% blue finish especially in protected areas. Remainder of metal is overall grey with traces of muted case color. Mechanically gun is functional including Maynard device with crisp well defined bore. 49059-141 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1124

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1124	$3,162.50	MASS ARMS MAYNARD PRIMED BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 706. 31 Cal. Hand-turned 6-shot cylinder with floral scroll decoration. Rnd 6″ bbl. Top strap marked “MASS. ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS”. Right side of frame has movable cover marked with eagle and “MAYNARD’S PATENT SEP. 22, 1845”. This interesting and popular revolver utilizes a push button inside trigger guard to retain and release cylinder so as not to infringe upon Colt’s patent. About 1000 of these revolvers were made in varying bbl lengths where longer bbls like this generally bring a premium. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 10% blue finish especially in protected areas. Remainder of metal is overall grey with traces of muted case color. Mechanically gun is functional including Maynard device with crisp well defined bore. 49059-141 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1124 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MASS ARMS MAYNARD PRIMED BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.