This carbine was produced in approximately the late 1850s 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. 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) should be in the range that saw Confederate service" according to "The Maynard Rifle and Carbine in the Confederate Service" by Howard M. Madaus. This example falls within that range based on the serial number on the underside of the primer door and was thus likely used by Confederate cavalry during the war.

Fair with a smooth dark brown patina mixed with extensive minor pitting overall. The re-varnished and repaired wood large splice of replaced wood visible in the left top side of wrist) is also fair with some minor dings, dents, and scratches. Mechanically excellent.