Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .43 Spanish - French Contract with German Capture Proofs 19th Century encompassed by a dual rope-like

encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which

This grouping were the belongings go WWII pilot Flight Lieutenant Henry DeLandre Watson (148537)

Barrel Length: About 36 inches - varies

This fine example is totally inert having been rebuilt to BATF specifications

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .43 Spanish - French Contract with German Capture Proofs 19th Century encompassed by a dual rope-likeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a French Contract Peabody 1862 Patent rifle, one that has a rather interesting history. The Peabody carbines and rifles were made by the Providence Tool Company, Providence, Rhode Island; c. 18661871. The total production was, 112,000 for all models. Calibers were: . 45 Peabody rimfire; . 45 70 Government; . 50 rimfire; 50 70; . 433 Spanish; 10. 4 mm rimfire Swiss. Barrel length carbine