4324 PEABODY SINGLE SHOT MILITARY RIFLE W/ GERMAN

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
PROOFS. Cal. 43 Spanish. NSN. Bbl. 33". The single shot Peabody rifle, with it's exposed hammer, was produced in excess of 100,000 units in a variety of calibers and also served as a basis for the improved Martini rifle. Peabodys were used by several state & foreign governments as well as being sold commercially. This specimen is marked on top of receiver & bbl. w/ tiny post-1891 German crown "V" proofs. Receiver ring also has tiny "S". Receiver marked on top behind breech block "S43". Receiver marked on bottom ahead of lever w/ ".433". Numbers partially double struck. Left side of receiver has Providence Tool Company markings & is marked on left side of grip "W.C." in cartouche, this being the mark of the factory inspector as opposed to an official government inspector. Back action lock w/ exposed hammer. Spring retracted firing pin. Ladder rear sight graduated to 1,300 yards. Stud type front sight which serves as a bayonet lug. Cleaning rod is present. Walnut sock set. Forend w/ two bbl. bands retained by springs. Buttstock is marked on top ahead of buttplate tang ".433S". Bottom swivels. CONDITION: stock set has crisp legible markings w/ modest wear & scattered handling marks throughout. Notable missing chip ahead of lower band at ramrod channel. Action parts retain a good deal of their original case colors. Balance of metal is blue w/ small areas of oxidation & light wear. Upper band has noticeably little finish. Very good bore w/ strong sharp lands. (01-26966/RW). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.