Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1779 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The Springfield was aimed using

The Springfield was aimed using flip-up leaf sights

Nicknamed "Shack Rat"

Recovered from our Nepalese cache purchase of 2003 this Regiment

New Made Item: This is a fine high quality reproduction of the very scarce early issue US M-4 M1 Carbine Bayonet issued with an all leather grip

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1779 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The Springfield was aimed usingOriginal 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 1779 The action is marked: 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 France in 1870, and