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1295
$1,840.00

PEABODY MARTINI SPORTING RIFLE. SN: NSN. Cal. 32. Bbl. length: 28”, part oct. Finish is blue and case hardened. Checkered walnut stock. Standard “PEABODY & MARTINI. PATENTS / MAN’F’D BY / PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. / PROV. R.I. U.S.A.” on the left side of the receiver, “E. FLUES BAY CITY” on the top flat of the bbl. Emil Flues worked in Bay City, Michigan at the end of the 19th C. Missing the rear sight. Brass insert on blade dovetailed front sight base. Breechblock pivot pin has been replaced. CONDITION: Gray/brown patina overall with patches of light surface rust and pitting. Buttstock is loose. Horn forearm tip is missing, and there are cracks at the tip of the forearm and at the buttplate. Initials have been scratched in the stock near the butt. “W” inspector marks along with stars on various pieces. Mechanically jammed with dry grease. 8-76191 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006
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