#21 • Authentic .50 Maynard Cartridge

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $9.00

Status: Sold

Genuine original .50 Maynard cartridge by an unknown maker, featuring the distinctive wide-flanged brass head and short straight brass case characteristic of the Maynard system, seated with a round-nosed lead projectile displaying heavy mottled oxidation and surface pitting throughout. The brass case presents a dull amber-gold patina with scattered age spotting and two small drilled vent holes visible on the case body, with the large flat flange at the base showing heavy tooling marks and age wear consistent with its Civil War era origins. Overall condition is good for its age, with the brass case structurally intact and the projectile firmly seated despite heavy surface oxidation and pitting on the lead. Cartridge measures OAL 1.65 in CL 1.19 MW .53in