Manufactured circa 1875 to the 1880s. This Martini Creedmoor Target Rifle was manufactured by the Providence Tool Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Several variations of this rifle were manufactured and it is estimated that less than a thousand of all types of sporting models were produced. This example of a Creedmoor rifle is equipped with dovetail mounted windage adjustable globe front sight and tang mounted long range rear sight. The one-line Providence, Rhode Island, address is stamped on the top barrel flat and the muzzle is marked 40 CAL/70 GRS, indicating a 40-70 Peabody "What Cheer" cartridge. The receiver is lightly engraved, with "Creedmoor/Mid Range" on the left side and "PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS" on the right side. The receiver has an oval checkered thumb panel on the upper right side and a checkered trigger with sliding safety lever. Mounted with a multi-point checkered forearm with a metal forend and pistol grip stock with a smooth crescent buttplate.

Fine. The barrel has 30% blue with the balance a smooth dark mottled brown patina. The receiver retains 50% fading original case colors with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The lever has a smooth dark gray patina. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The checkering is crisp. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.