Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024

Lot 354

Providence Tool Company: a .50-60 rimfire Canadian contract Peabody tilting block service rifle,

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £882

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Description

Providence Tool Company: a .50-60 rimfire Canadian contract Peabody tilting block service rifle, barrel 36 in., action body impressed 'PEABODY'S PAT. JULY. 22. 1862' and 'MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL C. PROV, R.I.', external hammer with plain back action lock, action lever forming the trigger guard, full stock with steel furniture and clearing rod, butt stamped 'CM'. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(139.5cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection