Original U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine in .50 Caliber - Serial 7487 U.S. Grenades almost certainly sent by a

almost certainly sent by a mother

The trigger guard is heavily decorated as well

There is some scuffing to the back but otherwise it is a great example

The right lock is marked Pat'd June 20 1883

In 1910 the collars for the existing regiments were abolished and replaced by tunics

Original U.S. Civil War Maynard Second Model Percussion Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine in .50 Caliber - Serial 7487 U.S. Grenades almost certainly sent by aOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Maynard Carbine was one of a multitude of weapons produced during the U. S. Civil War to meet the demand for usable firearms. As originally designed, the carbine was one of many "capping breech loaders", which would use some type of cartridge without any integral primer cap. In the case of the Maynard, it used a metallic cartridge with the powder and bullet already installed. There was a small hole in the center