Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2013 : Sale A121213 Lot 974
PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. USA A .50-70 SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL PEABODYS PATENT, no visible serial number,
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PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. USA
A .50-70 SINGLE-SHOT BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'PEABODY'S PATENT', no visible serial number,
circa 1866, with 36in. blued sighted barrel (faded), case-hardened action marked 'PEABODY'S PAT. / JULY. 22. 1862' on the left side and 'MAN'F'D BY / PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. / PROV. R.I.' on the right side, back-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including three sprung barrel-bands, iron sling mounts and iron cleaning rod
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Estimate £500-700