Maynard carbines were easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high regard. Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th, 9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. "G.W.S" inspection initials stamped on the left barrel flat, single letter inspection initials on some small parts, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.