Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1573 21st Century known for four centuries for

known for four centuries for high quality brass

and the D model with the Junkers Jumo 213

In the center of the obverse

It stands 14 inches tall with a 4 1/2 inch long inert explosive head

15 cruisers

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1573 21st Century known for four centuries forOriginal 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 1573 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