U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody 10.4mm Swiss Rimfire Military Rifle Issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 212 Japanese Uniforms although somewhat rust stained on

although somewhat rust stained on the exterior

similar to the British issue but longer

• Two glass inkwells marked MOSELY'S REVOLVING around a Victorian Crown

the dawn of the breach-loading period this is an unusual antique gun and not easy to find on the collector’s market

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U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody 10.4mm Swiss Rimfire Military Rifle Issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 212 Japanese Uniforms although somewhat rust stained onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of only 2000 purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1871 72 and issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: CONN 212 The action is marked: PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22. 18621862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. Offered in very good functional condition. The name Henry O. Peabody ought to be well known by all fans of military firearms but it isn't. As has