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Post-Civil War PEABODY Carbine by PROVIDENCE TOOL Civil War Developed Breechloader from Rhode Island
Guns International #: 101299035 Seller's Inventory #: 190095
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Post-Civil War PEABODY Carbine by PROVIDENCE TOOL
Civil War Developed Breechloader from Rhode Island
Here we present an antique Peabody Carbine in .50 Rimfire, made by the Providence Tool Company in Providence, Rhode Island. It is one of some 112,000 carbines and rifles produced by the company between 1866 and 1871. Henry Peabody developed this sturdy, single-shot, breechloading rifle during the American Civil War and it compared very favorably against the competition. It might have been adopted by the US military had the conflict not ended when it did. Instead, the federal government decided to adopt the Allin Trapdoor Conversion of the ubiquitous Model 1861 Muskets that were in surplus after the war. Several states, such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, purchased these rifles for their militias.
This rifle utilizes a trigger-guard that acts as a breech lever to lower the breechlock for top loading of the metallic round. It also features a back action style lock with a large side-mounted hammer. It features a rear sight leaf for various ranges. Interestingly, the rear sight has 3 distinct notches intentionally filed into the left side. This specimen has a lock marked with “PEABODY PAT./JULY 22 1862/MAN’F’D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I.” Single letter government inspection marks are found throughout.
The overall condition is near fine. 90% of the original blue finish remains. The case-hardened parts such as the hammer and butt plate have a white scale to them. The markings are clear. The walnut stock shows some use. There are a couple hairline cracks that are very thin and stable and are climate related. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The action is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: .50 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#190095
SOLD
Antique: Yes