CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This gun is in near-new condition & appears unfired retaining most of its orig finish & conforms to other known carbines with 20″ round bbl with single leaf adjustable rear sight. Case hardened frame and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though thin with foreign proof on right side of bbl just forward of band. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain much original bright case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck initials not being easily discernible. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. Mechanically gun is excellent with crisp, shiny bore. 49059-231 JS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1151

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1151	$2,587.50	CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This gun is in near-new condition & appears unfired retaining most of its orig finish & conforms to other known carbines with 20″ round bbl with single leaf adjustable rear sight. Case hardened frame and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though thin with foreign proof on right side of bbl just forward of band. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain much original bright case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck initials not being easily discernible. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. Mechanically gun is excellent with crisp, shiny bore. 49059-231 JS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1151 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE.