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1187
$1,495.00

PEABODY SINGLE SHOT SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 50 RF. Standard carbine with 20” rnd bbl, square base front sight and 2-position rear sight. It has uncheckered wood with long, round forearm and single band with straight stock and smooth carbine buttplate with “SC” stamped on the tang (perhaps South Carolina militia issue??). It has a staple and ring in the left side. It has usual marking on left side of receiver and small inspector marks on the various parts. There appears to be the outline of a small oval cartouche on the left wrist, similar to others previously observed. CONDITION: About fine. Retains 80-90% dull blue overall, except the lockplate and hammer which have brighter blue. Lever and bottom of the receiver retain about 60% bright blue and the buttplate about 50% blue. Wood is sound with numerous nicks, dings and scratches and retains generous amounts of original oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-52287 JR109 (500-800)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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