A Guide To The Maynard Breechloader, Revised Edition

George J. Layman

ISBN 10: 1877704180 / ISBN 13: 9781877704185

Published by Pioneer Press, 1998

About this Item

Written by George J. Layman. For single shot enthusiasts, this is the first book dedicated entirely to the Maynard family of breech-loading firearms. Discussed are the early patents of Dr. Edward Maynard, and historical data pertaining to US government purchases before and during the Civil War. Deals primarily with the 1873 and 1882 Maynard; Nos. 1 through 16 are covered in detail. Chapters on Maynard accessories, cartridges and other aspects of this once famous family of single-shot arms. Over 85 illustrations and 46 reproduced rare pages from the 1881 and 1884 Maynard catalogs. Revised 1998.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide To The Maynard Breechloader, Revised Edition
• Publisher: Pioneer Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1877704180
• ISBN 13: 9781877704185
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

For single shot enthusiasts, this is the first book dedicated entirely to the Maynard family of breech-loading firearms. Discussed are the early patents of Dr. Edward Maynard, and historical data pertaining to US government purchases before and during the Civil War. Deals primarily with the 1873 and 1882 Maynard; Nos. 1 through 16 are covered in detail. Chapters on Maynard accessories, cartridges and other aspects of this once famous family of single-shot arms. Softcover, 6” x 9”, 168 pages, with over 85 illustrations and 46 reproduced rare pages from the 1881 and 1884 Maynard catalogs. Revised 1998.