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.50 Maynard Cartridge

Idahjo
I have a dozen old cartridges in excellent condition that are (I believe) .50-50 Maynards. Attempted to attach a photo, but did not succeed. Measurements in inches follows: 1.795 overall length; .545 diameter case; .764 rim; 1.220 casing length. Brass casings with soft soldered head. Flat nose-spire lead bullet. Is anyone there that can identify them and attach a value?
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  • YZrider
    50-50Maynard shows bullet dia.513 case length 1.37" rim dia..661" neck dia .535" ctg length 1.91" hope this helps,Rick

    "LONG LIVE THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG THAT BEARS THE SINGLE STAR" "The UN-reconstructded south"
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  • rufe-snow
    There's (2) 50 caliber Maynard cartridges listed in "Cartridges of the world".

    1), 50-50 Maynard of 1882

    2), 50 Maynard of 1865

    Your cartridge's dimensions are very similar to #2.

    C of W doesn't make clear if #2 is the same cartridge used in the Civil War "Capping Carbines", i.e. does your cartridge have a primer or is there just a hole in the base of the cartridge?

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  • YZrider
    .50 maynard 1865 as follows bullet dia .520 case length 1.24 ctg length 1.75 rim dia .770 case dia. .545 this looks like what you have .50 MAYNARD 1865 hope this helps you ,regards,Rick

    "LONG LIVE THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG THAT BEARS THE SINGLE STAR" "The UN-reconstructded south"
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  • Idahjo
    It has a tiny pin-sized hole in the head. It must be the (2) noted below. Thanks for the help. Happy New Year to you!

    quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    There's (2) 50 caliber Maynard cartridges listed in "Cartridges of the world".

    1), 50-50 Maynard of 1882

    2), 50 Maynard of 1865

    Your cartridge's dimensions are very similar to #2.

    C of W doesn't make clear if #2 is the same cartridge used in the Civil War "Capping Carbines", i.e. does your cartridge have a primer or is there just a hole in the base of the cartridge?

    luger_4.jpg
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  • Laredo Lefty
    I have some of that ammo, the #2 with the small hole for the percussion cap.

    I recently sold an 8 rnd pack, still in the original brn paper with string tied around it for $150.00 to a collector.


    "Never let school interfere with your education"
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  • Iconoclast
    Without a specimen in hand to examine, I cannot say definitively whether this is the M1861 or the M1865. Far more likely to be the latter, as the first is a major rarity. OAL on these is tricky as they were intended to be reloaded . . . quite unusual to find an unfired example . . . and the final length on the reloads can be damn near anything, as the loader could put in a lighter or heavier charge and tamping the bullet onto the powder will affect the OAL. In G+ to EX condition, market value would be about $15 - $25 each.

    Laredo, next time you get something like that, let me know! I would have loved to add that packet to my collection!!!!
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