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BlueTrain · January 8, 2012, 11:13 AM

I also have one. It turned up in a box of assorted small arms ammo which we found in my late father-in-law's garage. There was also a partially full box of .38 S&W that contained two rounds of .38 long Colt, case marked ".38 LONG." The Maynard has no markings (and no primer).

January 8, 2012, 11:13 AM	#7
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	I also have one. It turned up in a box of assorted small arms ammo which we found in my late father-in-law's garage. There was also a partially full box of .38 S&W that contained two rounds of .38 long Colt, case marked ".38 LONG." The Maynard has no markings (and no primer). __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.