CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE

CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This Civil War era carbine was not made until after the Civil War and Providence Tool Company made over 100,000 of these arms in several calibers. Most were destined for foreign service as denoted by the small “WC” found in small oval cartouche on buttstock. 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 rear sight. Case hardened action and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. Saddle ring is on loop on left side. Buttplate and bbl band are case hardened. Stock is stamped with “WC” cartouche on left side. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though turning plum with scattered stains with crisp mirror-like bore. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain about 50% muted case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. 4-48228 JS62 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1437	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This Civil War era carbine was not made until after the Civil War and Providence Tool Company made over 100,000 of these arms in several calibers. Most were destined for foreign service as denoted by the small “WC” found in small oval cartouche on buttstock. 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 rear sight. Case hardened action and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. Saddle ring is on loop on left side. Buttplate and bbl band are case hardened. Stock is stamped with “WC” cartouche on left side. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though turning plum with scattered stains with crisp mirror-like bore. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain about 50% muted case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. 4-48228 JS62 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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