This Peabody carbine is a breechloading, single shot, .50 caliber rimfire carbine made by the Providence Tool Company of Providence, Rhode Island.  One of an estimated quantity of 112,000 carbines and rifles produced by the company, this carbine utilized the triggerguard that acts as a breech lever, lowing the breechblock for top loading of the round.

Carbine has a back action style lock and a large side hammer.  The carbine was developed during the Civil War years but the great majority of these carbines never saw action in the war and were later sold under contract to foreign countries.  This Peabody carbine is in very good, complete condition and features a 20” round barrel secured to its black walnut stock via a single barrel band.   Stock is free of any blemishes and appears never to have been cleaned.   A small cartouche from a Providence Company inspector shows on the left wrist area of the stock indicating a foreign contract carbine.

Receiver wears a dull gray patina overall and shows traces of original case colors also on the hammer.   Left side of receiver has the maker’s stamp “PEABODY’S PAT / JULY 22, 1862 / MANUF’D BY / PROVIDENCE TOOL CO / PROV  R. I.” in small clear markings.  Barrel bluing has turned to a pleasing dark plum patina overall.   Folding rear sight and a brass blade front sight rear on the barrel.   Bore is rifled and is semi-bright with scattered light pitting.   Would clean up to bright.   All metal carbine components are stamped with small inspector marks.  All screws not buggered.   In very good condition, this Peabody carbine is a fine collectible to add to any arms collection.

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