Maynard Tape Primer Tin
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This original Maynard tape primer tin tube is a rare find. Invented by Edward Maynard in 1845, the primers were used with the Model 1855 U.S. longarms. They were devised to replace the need to manually prime the percussion firearm with the small, difficult to handle brass percussion cap. The tin tube with cap measures approximately 2 1/2 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter. Though there are several holes in the tube, it is still in remarkably sound condition. Its metal cap is present and appears to be sealed to the tube due to age. It is not known whether the tin was excavated or simply in a damp environment that may have contributed to the tube and sealed cap condition. It is believed to still contain several rolls of primer tape. The primer tape would have acted similar to a roll of caps for a kids cap gun. The paper tape was rolled up and inserted into the musket’s tape primer compartment lid located on the lockplate of the gun. As the musket hammer was cocked, the paper primer tape cap was automatically rotated into position directly over the gun's nipple. This Maynard tape primer tin tube will be an excellent addition to any Civil War firearm or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC7186
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