Maynard carbine.. value ??

[Throckmorton]

just inherited my brothe's Maynard, I"ve shot it and it shoots great.

am wondering what the value is. it fires a metallic case via percussion cap ,through a pinhole in the back of the case.
ok condition,very shootabel.

any ideas as to price range on these old shooters?

[S.E.Ak]

I've seen them go from $200 to around $1,500 depending on shape and caliber.In your case priceless

[mannyrock]

  Throck,

      If you want this rifle to retain any collector's value, then please quit shooting it.

       I too often see people take a nice example of an antique firearm, worth perhaps $2,500.00, and then decide it would be fun to shoot, and then fool around with shooting it several times, clean it up, screw it up, and end up with a firearm worth $1,000.

       Every time you thoroughly clean an anitque firearm, you are destroying its original patina, and destroying its collector's value.  Everytime you add a scratch to the piece, and everytime you bugger a screw head, you are destroying its collector's value.

Regards,  Mannyrock



       

[Throckmorton]

Mannyrock,no way is this a collector grade gun,and we buy old guns to shoot and enjoy.
I don't ever plan on selling this one,was just curious what a decent looking old Maynard would be worth.Bore looks real good,usual wear on outside,not pirstine by any means.

and yes,it's priceless to me,for sure.

[S.E.Ak]

Sir you would go nuts at some of the vintagers shoots I've been to

  Throck,

      If you want this rifle to retain any collector's value, then please quit shooting it.

       I too often see people take a nice example of an antique firearm, worth perhaps $2,500.00, and then decide it would be fun to shoot, and then fool around with shooting it several times, clean it up, screw it up, and end up with a firearm worth $1,000.

       Every time you thoroughly clean an anitque firearm, you are destroying its original patina, and destroying its collector's value.  Everytime you add a scratch to the piece, and everytime you bugger a screw head, you are destroying its collector's value.

Regards,  Mannyrock



       

[mannyrock]

     Yes, I am sure I would go crazy.   

     All historic antique firearms, even in fairly rough condition, are collectable, and are therefore a collector's grade.

     Fifteen years ago, nobody thought much of a low grade early  Winchester 73.  Now, they go for $4,000 plus.

     Twenty five years ago, nobody thought much of the Winchester 66.  Now, even one in  beat up condition, can bring  up to $10,000.

     Fifty years ago, nobody thought much of a beat up Colt Dragoon. Now, they go for about $100,000.

      Your antique firearm is a one of a kind piece of American history, which can never be created again.  Every time you shoot it, . . . you destroy it.

     OK.  Nuff said.  Party on!

Mannyrock