Peabody" single-shot infantry rifle caliber 45-70.
Round barrel with adjustable rear sight. Rear lock. Round body hammer. White polished breech marked "PEABODY PATENT JULY 22 / 1862 MANFD BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO PROV RI". Iron ramrod. Walnut frame (small blows).
Barrel length: 80,5 cm - Overall length: 130
cmB.E
.
N° 140**Produced
from 1866 to 1871 at 112 000 specimens
.
Patented in 1862 by Henry Peabody in Boston, this system was adopted in Europe, in particular in the Swiss army.
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