Maynard First Model Sporting, .50 cal. percussion breech loading rifle.  Serial #3276. Antique. Very good condition.  26” barrel has very good bore with strong rifling, thin blade front sight and correct tang sight.  Barrel has very good old brown finish with some fine surface corrosion.  Lever and frame have very good old finish, turning patina with crisp address markings.  Correct Maynard tape primer, slightly dinged screws.   Stock has very good old finish with correct butt plate and patch box.  Patch box has faint, correct patent markings.  Unique Maynard action works fine – a rare Civil War-era piece - correct in every detail.  Wonderful collector specimen!   Antique, can ship to your door.