Original U.S. Maynard Improved Model 1873 Target Rifle in .40 Caliber Centerfire - Serial 8106 Technical Books and it looks as though

and it looks as though the telescope at one time had a sun shield

It does not have any major bends or dents in the shell

Specifications:Blade Length: 11 3/4"Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 16 1/4“Crossguard: 3 1/4”Scabbard Length: 12 1/2"

There is however still some of the original factory crossgrain on the ricasso and flat of the blade rear of the "false edge"

and she operated along the U

Original U.S. Maynard Improved Model 1873 Target Rifle in .40 Caliber Centerfire - Serial 8106 Technical Books and it looks as thoughOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very attractive example of the Maynard Improved Model sporting and target rifle, commonly referred to as the Model 1873. Chambered in . 40 caliber centerfire, it represents the important transition of the Maynard system from its Civil War era percussion and externally primed cartridge origins to a self contained metallic cartridge design. This example is serial number 8106 and is fitted with the correct