I have not personally visited this exhibition at the National Firearms Museum, however, I believe the exhibit is located in Case No. 45 and will call ahead prior to making the trip after work one day soon.

The Maynard Model 1873 appears to be pristine and my main interest when combined with the J. Stevens rifle/s.

F.Y.I. see;

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C.M.M.

Someone at the NRA museum needs to do better research. That is clearly an 1882 model Maynard. The next to last picture of it clearly shows the 1882 date on the right side of the action. It has the late 1882 hammer and firing pin. The extractor goes all the way to the chamber whereas on the '73 barrels the extractor stopped considerably short of the chamber as it only had to contact the large diameter rim of the 1873 style cartridge.

DWT--- Glad that the resource was available to you and your son and to those who shoot and collect.  The N.R.A. Headquarters was previously in D.C. and they ran out of space and wisely, in my opinion, did the right thing by getting out of the District while the getting was good. 

I haven't been to the Fairfax facility in years, but it's a short drive across the Key Bridge then down Route 50.  At rush hour I 60 is bumper to bumper out to Leesburg.

Thanks to John B. for his expertise on the model correction.  With his permission, I should bring the mis-identification of the Maynard rifle to the attention of the N.R.A. folks, if there is someone  there on duty later in the week.  I would really like for the N.R.A. to be in contact with John on the telephone so they (NRA) learn first hand about the Model correction that need to be made A.S.A.P.

Thanks for your correction John, they don't call you "Dead Eye-Bly" for no reason whatsoever.

Maynards rule

C.M.M.

   Glad Timberman and Ron came along to visit, both loyal Maynard enthusiasts.

  I don't have an 1882, but would trade out my CPA 44 1/2 Stevens, if such an opportunity ever happened along.  Am I correct that the '82 hammer has a "turned down" (for lack of a better way of saying that) spur as opposed to the more straight up spur on the 1873 ?

I looked over at Larry Romano's web site knowing that he is/was offering the 1882 Model 15 & 16 reproduction rifles.  It appears to me as if Larry's photo of his 1882 has a '73 hammer.

Here is Larry's photo;

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Am I incorrect about seeing a '73 hammer on Larry's 1882 ?


C.M.M.

  One At A Time --- 

Thanks for mentioning the mis-information RE the three J.Stevens.

I wonder what gives with the NRA Museum ?

Sounds like more than a "Bad Hair" day.

C.M.M.

   Got it on the delta, 1873 vs. 1882 hammers and much appreciated info.

   Webb

Some of the early 1882 models had the '73 style hammer with the high cocking spur. All the changes from the '73 to the '82 did not happen at one time. One problem with it was that at the exact instant that the rifle fired the shooters view was obscured by the hammer spur thereby making calling your shots difficult. The 1882 hammer spur basically kept the same shape but was rotated down approximately 1/2" giving the shooter a clear view. The new shape also reduced the moment of inertia giving a slightly faster lock time.
The spur breaks off on a lot of '73 guns but I've never seen this on an 1882 gun. Perhaps the steel was changed also or maybe the heat treatment.

CCM

Your choice of words in your latest post sent me to the dictionary. It reminded me about reading the American Riflemen 50 years ago, not using every day words, but good words. Not what we see in the style of writing today.

ron 

  Ron --
          Are you available to come to the August Columbia Schuetzenverein Matches at Thurmont, Maryland.  We would like to meet you in person and have the pleasure of your company on that three day week-end of August 01,02, and 03 (2014).  Not everyone has the time to devote for a three day visit and not everyone cares to stay for three days, so they pick and choose whatever length of time is right for them.

There is a dedicated camping area with electric and water hook ups that will accommodate a large size motor home, a pull behind, a pop-up, or a wall tent or doom tent.  A  short walk will take you to a shower room and flush toilets and there are never lines to get in.

If the drive for you may be lengthy, why not consider bringing a friend to share the driving.  If he or she may not be a shooter, the property is adjacent to a navigable water way for fishing, canoeing, or kayaking.

The club's web site is ;

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If I may help you with information about the Gettysburg battlefield or other attractions of interest close by, please feel free to send me a P.M. and I will either know or get the information to assist you.

Chris Christensen is our schuetzenmeister and a more knowledgeable fella you will not find who is willing to answer questions and share his knowledge of the shooting sports, gun collecting and machine work.  If you want to talk bullet lube, Chris is the "one stop" man to speak with.  Chris is a protege of Charlie Dell and he knows all of what Charlie did in the schuetzen game.

I make it my mini-vacation and again in October.

Thanks for listening

Webb

CMM

Thanks for the invite to attend the Maynard gathering. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend, I will just have return home from working at the NRA Smallbore National Matched in Bristol IN. It would of been enjoyable to meet you and the other members the enjoy Maynard Rifles. Would you send me an address so that I could Google Map the range  for directions. 

Thanks ron

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Hi Ron  ---

The club property belongs to;

Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club
11617 Hunt Club Road
Thurmont, Maryland 21788

I don't have a GPS reference to give you, but will try to get one for future use.

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The next match of C.S.V. after August, will be in October 2014.

C.M.M.

Webb, here's another one. This one has more colors than the 1st one I posted. Each one was unique and the colors varied quite a bit.

Make it like a Snider setup.