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PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY PEABODY SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
PROVIDENCE TOOL COMPANY PEABODY SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.
Cal. 43 Spanish. S# NSN. Bbl. 33" w/ ladder rear sight graduated to 1200 yards. Stud type front sight. Outside hammer single shot military type rifle. Receiver is marked on left side "PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22, 1862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R.I.". Bbl. w/ 2 bands retained by springs. Bottom swivels. Ramrod is not present. 2 piece walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked on left side of grip w/ sm. oval cartouche having illegible letters. Military style buttplate. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework type finish w/ added finish over wear, staining & handling marks. Metal has turned overall gray & patina. Bbl. has worn blue / black touch up finish. Bore is shiny w/ strong lands but has areas of fouling & fine pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22541/RW). CURIO. $400-600.