GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
CIVIL WAR ERA PEABODY CARBINE. PEABODY CIVIL WAR CARBINE NSN 50 RF 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 adjustable 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”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish though thin with foreign proof on right side of bbl just forward of band. 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 initials not being easily discernible. Most all metal parts have small sub-inspector letters similar to those found on U.S. martial arms. Mechanically gun is excellent with crisp, shiny bore. 49059-231 JS (2,000-3,500)