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Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Jun 4th, 2013 at 5:05pm
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Since there are so many Maynard treads on the forum, I thought I might post some photos of this unusual variation with light-colored wood and no checkering. I've had this rifle for over 30 years - from the days before Maynards were cool. The bore is perfect and glass-smooth - and shoots better than I can at 100-200 yds.  

.32-35 Maynard

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Originally a M-1873 - converted to the thin 1882 cartridge head by sleeving the action. 1882-type hammer installed at the same time.
 
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Barrel set back with the sleeve job to accomodate the thinner 1882 rim.

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Couple of photos of the reverse side:
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Pistol Grip inset is of darker wood for contrast:

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Buttstock and nickle-plated Swiss buttplate:

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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #1 - Jun 4th, 2013 at 6:41pm
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If I'm seeing that correctly, that is really a neat way to put a pistol grip on a rifle with a straight tang.  Does that insert come out then when you remove the screw?  Nice work!!.  Bob
  
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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #2 - Jun 4th, 2013 at 6:57pm
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Bob, that insert was glued in place. You remove the plug screw to access the main lower tang bolt. So far as I know, the Mass. Arms factory handled all Maynard #16 pistol grips this way - and I've examined a bunch of 'em.
  
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Reply #3 - Jun 4th, 2013 at 7:44pm
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So far as I know, the Mass. Arms factory handled all Maynard #16 pistol grips this way - and I've examined a bunch of 'em.


Anything other than the configuration shown would be a deviation from the factory method for accomplishing a pistol grip butt stock.  Bent lower tangs, if seen, were done somewhere other than  at Mass Arms Co. factory.

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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #4 - Jun 4th, 2013 at 8:49pm
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Thanks for shearing the photos.Very nice rifle.

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Reply #5 - Jun 5th, 2013 at 7:17am
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Since there are so many Maynard treads on the forum, .  .  .  .


Actually there are precious few original Maynards left; and most of us who are fortunate to have one, or more of these gems, hardly ever talk of them in terms of "so many Maynards".

I seem to believe that there are two schools of owners, those that have a Maynard that has been "all dressed up" with a sanded stock and glossy finished for show, and those that are more utilitarian with original finish and which shoot great scores.  Said another way, kinda like either for "show" or for "go".

Thank you for showing your Maynard publicly and for joining in one of the numerous Maynard threads.  I know of no other current web site that has as many talented Maynard folks, with as much Maynard hard knowledge, as what is available here on the A.S.S.R.A Forum.  We all are doing Doctor Maynard proud.

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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #6 - Jun 5th, 2013 at 8:46am
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This one still has the original finish on wood and metal - at least from the time of the factory conversion to the 1882-type cartridge. For some reason, the flaws don't show up in these photos - except for a couple of buggered screw heads. I coated the stock with wax to preserve the finish...perhaps giving the impression of a sanded glossy finish...that and the glare from the bright sun.

I don't shoot this rifle frequently, but take it out for a day of shooting ~once a year. Mould is Ideal #311157 which is simply stamped "32-35-165" - and is breech-seated enough to chamber the case filled with 2gr. SR-4759 and 34gr. FFG.

This is not quite a safe queen, but it is my nicest antique rifle. If it starts spitting rain, I'll run for the truck.
  
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Reply #7 - Jun 5th, 2013 at 3:13pm
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  Thanks X-Timber-Man for that;

  I certainly agree with you, these Maynards do deserve to be cared for no matter what their mission in life might be.

  Your's sure is a beauty to behold.

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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #8 - Jun 6th, 2013 at 1:07am
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Beautiful rifle and thanks for sharing. Don't ever recall seeing anything that beautiful here at the shows in Louisiana. Frank
  
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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #9 - Jun 6th, 2013 at 10:28am
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For some inexplicable reason, I do not have a Maynard (it would be a number 16) or a Farrow in my collection. With the former, when I've seen one, there has always been some minor detail that bothered me. With the latter, I've seen very few for sale during the past 50 years.
  
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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #10 - Jun 6th, 2013 at 10:45am
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  Maynard rifles are not for everybody.  Don't feel bad that you're not among those of us who are able to look beyond the superficiality of the "outers" and see something of the inner soul.

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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #11 - Jun 6th, 2013 at 12:21pm
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Maynards won me over when I realized how relatively easy they are to get shooting well. Generally...if they still have a nice bore, all they require is the proper weight and dia. bullet of ~30:1 temper and a case full of BP or a BP load primed with a small charge of SR-4759.

I'm referring to Mass. Arms rifles - not parts-guns with mis-matched barrels and actions...but some of those will shoot well, too.
  
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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #12 - Jul 21st, 2018 at 5:09pm
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I see this is a very old thread, but I'll send you a PM xtimberman ... I just bought what appears to be a very close "sister" to your Maynard!  An 1882 Model 16 with smooth (non-checkered) stocks in .32-35 ... with a perfect bore.  Not quite a pretty as yours, but lots of potential.  Came with some interesting accessories too.  A round "barrel" style cartridge "box" ... 46 rounds of brass and ammo ... and a stack of pre-cut patches.

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Re: Mass. Arms Maynard #16
Reply #13 - Jul 21st, 2018 at 6:56pm
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Reverend Al wrote on Jul 21st, 2018 at 5:09pm:
Not quite a pretty as yours...


No, but that case & strange cartridge "barrel" just about makes up for it.
  
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Reply #14 - Jul 21st, 2018 at 8:26pm
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I'm tickled seeing that neat rifle. I've never even put a Maynard to my shoulder, but they fascinate me. The screws on that one are enough to make me cry- but not the same cry that other screws have made me cry. Thanks fer the treat.  Smiley
  
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