Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1407 Antique Guns It took 14 years

It took 14 years

Result: the Intrepid limped back to Pearl Harbor with a hole in her stern

Please note

which may be due to the rear being somewhat deformed

and is full size with 15 inch heads

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1407 Antique Guns It took 14 yearsOriginal 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 72 and issued to their State militia. This example is nicely marked under the butt stock: CONN 1407 The action is marked (somewhat worn): PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22. 1862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. The Peabody rifles sold to the Connecticut Militia were all originally manufactured originally for