Manufactured from 1866 to 1871 just a little too late for use in the American Civil War, many Peabody rifles and carbines were exported for foreign military use during the decade that followed it. This example was one of the rifles rebarrelled by the Swiss. The barrel has a bayonet stud/blade front sight, an adjustable notch rear sight, distinctive 3 1/8 inch knoxform, "1017" and a "+/M" proofmark on the upper left flat and a "Z" proofmark on the left flat. The left side of the action has the five line Peabody's patent and Providence Tool Co. address marking. Many of the components have small "E" markings. The nearly full length walnut forearm and straight wrist stock have several markings including "+/M" stamp on the right side of the butt and "1017" near the lower tang and breech. It also has "5a/17" painted on the right side of the butt.

Very good as refinished. The barrel and action retain 85% of the finish with some thinning, light spotting, and a few spots of mild pitting. More than half of the case colors remain. There are various scattered marks and scratches. The wood is fair with moderate handling and storage wear especially at the toe and several scratches and dings overall. The action is excellent, and the markings are generally crisp.