Peabody Carbine, Made by Providence Tool Company, UNUSED CONDITION Rhode Island, Impressed with "WC", Factory Inspector's Mark

This is a carbine with single barrel band fastening forend; front site doubles as bayonet lug. Trigger guard serves as breech lever... lowering block for top loading. Standard markings on receiver: PEABODY'S PATENT JULY 22, 1862 / MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R.I. The impressed "WC" inspector's mark is unknown and considered to be a factory inspector. The mark is found on the many contract carbines and rifles made for domestic and export contracts.

Date: 1866-1871

Measurement: 20-inch barrel, .50-caliber rimfire

Material: Walnut stock

Condition: Fine, receiver and lockplate retain all casehardened color; barrel retains 99% blue, action is tight and smooth

$3,200

SKU: 728-121

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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