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Outstanding Providence Tool Co. Peabody Breech
Loading Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 50 RF cal., 20 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Peabody
carbine was manufactured by the Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island c. 1866-
1871. The Peabody carbine was developed and tested in 1864, but the end of the Civil War terminated
Ordnance Department interest in it. Large numbers of Peabody rifles and carbines were sold to Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, and France for use in the Franco-Prussian War. Post-war sales of Peabody rifles and carbines
in the United States were limited to three state contracts. South Carolina purchased 350 .50 caliber Peabody carbines originally manufactured for a French contract.
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The carbine has a military blue barrel with block front sight and two-leaf folding rear sight. The barrel band, receiver, breech block, hammer, side plate, lever and buttplate are color casehardened. A staple-mounted carbine sling ring is mounted at the junction of the left side of the stock and the receiver. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The left of the receiver is roll-stamped “PEABODY’S PAT./JULY 22. 1862/MAN’F’D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I.” in five lines. Small single block letter sub-inspection marks on most components. An oval
“WC” Providence Tool Co. inspection mark, which was stamped on all Peabody carbines manufactured for foreign contracts, is stamped on the left of the stock wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% vivid original casehardened and blue finishes with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also excellent with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This outstanding Providence Tool Co. Peabody carbine would be difficult to improve upon, and would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial collection!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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Very Fine Civil War U.S. Massachusetts Arms Co. Second Model Maynard Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 19083, 50 cal., 20 inch part
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Maynard carbines were
easily among the best cavalry weapons available during the Civil War. Both sides used them and held them in high
regard. Approximately 20,000 second model Maynard carbines were manufactured between 1864-1865. Some were issued to the 6th,
9th, and 11th Indiana Cavalry as well as the 10th and 11th East Tennessee Union Cavalry. Pinched blade front sight, three leaf rear sight, “S” single
letter inspection initial stamped on the left barrel flat at the breech, and two boxed script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock wrist. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original blue finish and 60% original case colors with scattered spotting and freckling, a small patch of pitting on the left quarter of
the breech, and sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Stock is fine with defined edges, numerous scattered dents and scratches, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,29407, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Sharps was originally manufactured in 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for use in the Civil War, and was one of 31,098 carbines returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. in 1867, who received a contract for refurbishment and alteration of their rifles for use with metallic cartridges. This example features a sleeved barrel with three-groove rifling done at the time of alteration, and standard markings and features. “F” inspection initial marked on the left flat of the breech end of the barrel. Script “DFC” (David F. Clark) ribbon inspection cartouche marked on the left center of the buttstock and absent primer feed mechanism (does not affect function of the gun), as typical on these metallic cartridge conversion carbines. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, and 40% plus vivid arsenal refurbished case colors strongest on the lock with smooth gray patina on the balance, and some patches of moderate pitting. Wood is also fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, some light scratches and handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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