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Peabody Rifle 1862 Rifle
Guns International #: 102484192 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Single Shot - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: mrnouveau
Company: The Bunker
Member Since: 10/2/12
First Name: rick
Last Name: jones
State: Tennessee
Zip: 38501
Country: United States
Phone: (931) 303-6739
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 32
Total Number of Listings: 121
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: We are positioned at the center of the East side of the Court House square in Cookeville TN 6 South Washington Avenue. "The Bunker" is located in Jones Antiques and has become the primary focus as we specialize in WWI & WWII Militaria, Civil War and Pre-Civil, War memorabilia. We have had amazing success in sales through "GUNS INTERNATIONAL". This is the only site we use for Internet sales and highly recommend these associates. We as sellers have choices, and for our money there is none better that "GUNS INTERNATIONAL".
Description:
In 1862 Peabody patented a breech-loading rifle but was unable to perfect it in time to play a major role in the American Civil War (1860-1865). His basic design was based upon a pivoting breechblock, the front of which pivoted down on a transverse pin fixed through both the upper rear of the breechblock and the upper rear of the box-like receiver. As the breechblock 1822 was lowered, it exposed the barrel chamber and permitted the insertion of a cartridge. The rifle was fired by means of a musket-style outside hammer whose lock work was inset into the buttstock behind the receiver. All in all, it was strong, simple, rugged, and design eminently suited for military service. Peabody's first rifles were chambered for a proprietary, rimfire cartridge known as the .44-40-50. This rifle is stamped .44 over the chamber which makes it one of the early production pieces.
This is a fine example of a very early production piece with a four-digit serial number of 1822 which should place it into Civil War range (1863-64). The overall condition of this rifle is outstanding with all mechanical aspects in perfect working order. Crisp double click hammer operation (as it should be), strong rifling with plenty of service left if you choose to fire it, fantastic sighting system totally intact & a Great Pebody legend on the left side of the receiver. Once pieces like this are absorbed in the collector’s market they are basically “GONE”. Hard assets are the wave of the future. Being antique it will require no ATF paperwork for the transaction. For payment we will accept personal checks, money orders, certified check or cashiers’ check, all major credit cards. The “out the door price” includes credit card fees / shipping / insurance. Personal checks require 8 business days to clear the bank, all other forms of payment receive same day as received shipment. You are responsible for any state and local laws. By purchase of this item, you release the seller from any liability that may arise due to use or misuse of this firearm. If you are in the Middle Tennessee area, please visit us at “The Bunker” in Cookeville TN. We are located at 6 South Washington Avenue on the Courthouse Square in Jones Antiques, open Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM. Thanks for looking and if you have any questions give us a call or text 931-303-6739.
Price: $3,250.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire
Manufacturer: Peabody
Model: Rifle
Bore: Very Good
Chambers: .44
Condition: Very Good-Exc
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Action: Dropping Block
Manufacture Date: 1860's