VERY RARE ENGRAVED PROVIDENCE TOOL PEABODY LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 187. Cal. 44-100 Peabody. Spectacular long range rifle with 32″ medium weight, oct to rnd bbl with incorrect globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and the correct providence tool long range vernier tang sight with alternate heel mount base. Receiver is wonderfully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, with the large vignette of two running bull elk being chased by two hounds through a field scene on the left side. Right side has the large vignette of a German Pointer on point with a partridge in the foreground of a field scene. Both vignettes are surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with incredibly fine pearled background. Top front of the receiver is engraved “Creedmoor” with fine engraving patterns on top rear of receiver, trigger guard and lever. Matching engraving patterns extend about 1-1/2″ over the exposed bbl flats in the chamber area. Chamber area also has the caliber marking. Trigger bow is engraved “PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS”. Mounted with very highly figured, dark American walnut with elaborately checkered semi-schnable, metal tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. According to a noted single shot authority there were fewer than 50 Peabody rifles ever engraved. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from Cletus Klein of New Braunfels, TX in Jul. 1990. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including receiver, forearm, buttstock & buttplate. Bbl retains about 70% bright orig blue; receiver retains about 50-60% faded case colors. Stock has a crack and a couple of chips in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches. Butt stock retains about 70% orig varnish and the forearm most of a cleaned finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53791 JR65 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2154

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2154	$8,337.50	VERY RARE ENGRAVED PROVIDENCE TOOL PEABODY LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 187. Cal. 44-100 Peabody. Spectacular long range rifle with 32″ medium weight, oct to rnd bbl with incorrect globe front sight, no provision for a rear sight and the correct providence tool long range vernier tang sight with alternate heel mount base. Receiver is wonderfully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich, with the large vignette of two running bull elk being chased by two hounds through a field scene on the left side. Right side has the large vignette of a German Pointer on point with a partridge in the foreground of a field scene. Both vignettes are surrounded by extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with incredibly fine pearled background. Top front of the receiver is engraved “Creedmoor” with fine engraving patterns on top rear of receiver, trigger guard and lever. Matching engraving patterns extend about 1-1/2″ over the exposed bbl flats in the chamber area. Chamber area also has the caliber marking. Trigger bow is engraved “PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS”. Mounted with very highly figured, dark American walnut with elaborately checkered semi-schnable, metal tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with smooth steel buttplate. According to a noted single shot authority there were fewer than 50 Peabody rifles ever engraved. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle from Cletus Klein of New Braunfels, TX in Jul. 1990. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About fine, all matching including receiver, forearm, buttstock & buttplate. Bbl retains about 70% bright orig blue; receiver retains about 50-60% faded case colors. Stock has a crack and a couple of chips in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with nicks, dings & scratches. Butt stock retains about 70% orig varnish and the forearm most of a cleaned finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53791 JR65 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2154 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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VERY RARE ENGRAVED PROVIDENCE TOOL PEABODY LONG RANGE CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.