Z8292 Rare Maynard Tape Primer in Uncut, Coated Condition
Description: Here is a rare, untrimmed version of Dr. Edward Maynard’s tape primer. According to Gooding’s article, some of these were procured directly from Dr. Maynard’s reference collection by Col. Berkeley R. Lewis.
Dr. Edward Maynard received US Patent No. 4208 on September 22, 1845, for both a percussion primer and lock mechanism. This patent covered both the tape primer strips as well as the mechanism to feed the strip through the lock. The patent for the priming strip reads as follows, "The nature of the first part of my invention consists in so making primers of fulminating mixtures, or such compounds as ignite by percussion, as to have a series of any number of primers in a continuous strip, but each separated from the others.”
This strip contains 50 raised primer pockets along with approximately 1.50”-1.75” of tape missing from one end. You can see the two sheets of paper pressed together. This strip is untrimmed and has had an uneven coat of what appears to be a waterproofing sealant applied. There are a few creases in the paper towards each end. This is the only untrimmed variant with this coating on it that I have. It’s in an untouched condition with very little soiling. It would make an excellent addition to any Maynard or primer collection.
Measures: OAL 13.25” W .75”
Reference: "The Development of Percussion Primers” Gooding Fig. 10 Variant with Shiny Coating
Price: $325.00 UPS Shipping Required
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