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1 of 350 SOUTH CAROLINA Post-Civil War PROVIDENCE TOOL Peabody SR Carbine .50 Caliber Rimfire Breechloader from Rhode Island
Guns International #: 103243454 Seller's Inventory #: 250503
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
1 of 350 SOUTH CAROLINA Post-Civil War PROVIDENCE TOOL Peabody SR Carbine
.50 Caliber Rimfire Breechloader from Rhode Island
Here we present an antique South Carolina Marked Peabody Saddle Ring Carbine, 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 and one of only 350 that was sold to South Carolina in 1877. 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 South Carolina, 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 hammer. It features a very neat rear sight that is capable of five elevation adjustments! There are no sling swivels on this model, which is correct for a rifle that wasn’t refurbished. This specimen has a lock marked with “PEABODY PAT./JULY 22 1862/MAN’F’D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I.” Single letter inspection marks are found throughout. This example has the "S.C." South Carolina marking on top of the buttplate and "12" stamped on top of the stock wrist.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is bright with strong rifling and some minor pitting toward the muzzle. Original plum patina. Both the stock and forend are in good shape with an expected amount of wear. Markings are sharp. Replacement rear sight.
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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$1750
#250503
SOLD
Antique: Yes