Peabody Carbine, Made by Providence Tool Company, UNUSED CONDITION Rhode Island, Impressed with “WC”, Factory Inspector’s Mark - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Peabody Carbine, Made by Providence Tool Company, UNUSED CONDITION Rhode Island, Impressed with “WC”, Factory Inspector’s Mark

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.

Item Date: 1866-1871

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

Material: Walnut stock

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

Price: $2,950

SKU 728-121

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

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