U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Connecticut Militia Caps & Hats Presented to a National Hero

Presented to a National Hero by a grateful nation

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U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Connecticut Militia Caps & Hats Presented to a National HeroOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of only 2000 purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1871 and issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: CONN 1634 The action is marked: PEABODY'S PATENT 1862 PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. Offered in very good functional condition. The name Henry O. Peabody ought to be well known by all fans of military firearmsbut it isnt. As has been the case with so many