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Fine Romanian Contract Providence Tool Co. Peabody Rifle

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Fine Romanian Contract Providence Tool Co. Peabody Rifle
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45 Romanian, 33'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a nice example of an interesting contract rifle, the barrel retaining about 90% original blue showing some scattered small areas of old oxidation and mild toning to gray-brown patina under bright light. The action and lockplate retain a similar amount of lovely vibrant case-hardened colors, the loss mostly due to scattered old oxidation and freckling. Most of the screw heads retain lovely brilliant fire blue and the manufacturer markings on the left side of the action are strong. The barrels bands and rear sight show remnants of original bright blue flaking to a deep gray-brown patina and the buttplate is a smoky case-hardened patina. The smooth walnut buttstock and full-length forend remain in very fine condition with strong original oil finish showing a small abrasion along the forend, thin flake forming at the heel and some other scattered light dings. The left side of the wrist retains a small boxed ''WC'' inspector cartouche and the sling swivels, cleaning rod and original sights are intact. A period leather sling in very good condition is also included. Romania purchased about 25,000 Peabody rifles from Providence Tool Co. circa 1868 and they are more or less standard configuration guns except for their Romanian chambering and special rear leaf sight which is very Swiss in its appearance. This example appears to be un-serialized and bears no additional markings suggesting it was likely a contract overrun. A nice example of a seldom-seen variant for the martial collector. (13B11625-7) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)