Product Details
* A 10.4mm (VETTERLI) RIMFIRE SINGLE-SHOT SERVICE RIFLE, MODEL '1862 PEABODY'S PATENT', serial no. 1499,
circa 1866, with 32 1/2in. sighted barrel, 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, the serial number stamped below the rear-sight, iron mounts including two sprung barrel-bands, iron sling mounts (the rear missing fixing screw), iron under-barrel cleaning rod, much finish throughout and complete with a period leather sling
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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