CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This gun is in near-new condition & appears unfired retaining most of its orig finish & conforms to other known carbines with 20″ Round bbl with single leaf rear sight. Case hardened frame and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. Saddle ring is on loop on left side. Buttplate and bbl band are case hardened. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though turning plum with scattered stains with crisp mirror-like bore. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain much original bright case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. 49059-227 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1150

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1150	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 50 RF. This gun is in near-new condition & appears unfired retaining most of its orig finish & conforms to other known carbines with 20″ Round bbl with single leaf rear sight. Case hardened frame and back action lock. Left side of receiver is marked with “Peabody’s Patent July 22, 1862 Manf’d by Providence Co Prov. RI”. Saddle ring is on loop on left side. Buttplate and bbl band are case hardened. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though turning plum with scattered stains with crisp mirror-like bore. Lock, frame, breech & lever retain much original bright case colors with balance silver/gray. Stocks are sound & solid with raised grain & small “WC” cartouche is crisply struck. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. 49059-227 JS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1150 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE.