Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2022 : Sale A0322 Lot 703
PROVIDENCE TOOL CO., USA A .41 (10.4 VETTERLI) RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL 1862 PEABODYS PATENT, serial no. 7132,

Product Details

* PROVIDENCE TOOL CO., USA

A .41 (10.4 VETTERLI) RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1862 PEABODY'S PATENT', serial no. 7132,
circa 1866, with 33in. blued barrel, block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, the action marked 'PEABODY'S PAT., JULY. 22. 1862, MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R.I.' on the left side, plain back-action lock, walnut three-quarter stock, iron mounts including two sprung barrel-bands, iron sling mounts, iron under-barrel cleaning rod, strong amount of probable original finish remaining, overall length 51 1/2in., weight approximately 8 3/4lbs.

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Estimate £300-500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament