U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia British Flags and the carbines' weight was

and the carbines' weight was reduced to 7lb 8oz

On 8 October 1939

Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with very minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining

for service in Canton and on the Yangtze River

There are a number of stereopticon pictures that show guard units armed with a mix of 1884 and 1888 rifles

U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia British Flags and the carbines' weight wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of around 3000 purchased by the State of Massachusetts in 187 1872 and issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: MASS. 2348 The action is marked: PEABODY'S PATENT 1862 PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. There is a cartouche marked W. C. on the left side of the rear stock, next to the lower lock screw. Offered in very good functional condition. The name Henry O.