U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia - No 2790 Russian Issue Equipment We also offer the correct

We also offer the correct matching Taureg Shield [Item code ON8610] which makes a great pairing

STEN is an acronym

And on the back of the neck center is an ink stamp with a hand and ULAN

Interior could be removed in battlefield conditions

At first glance one could be forgiven for thinking this might be from WWI

U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia - No 2790 Russian Issue Equipment We also offer the correctOriginal 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. 2790 on the stock data plate. 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