This Peabody carbine was manufactured by the Providence Tool Company circa 1866-1871. The barrel is fitted with a notch and folding leaf rear sight and a front sight blade mounted on a bayonet stud base. A saddle ring and staple are located on the left side of the receiver as are the "PEABODY'S PAT./JULY 22, 1862/MAN'F'D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I." markings. The Providence Tool Co. inspection mark for foreign contract arms, "W.C.," is stamped on the left stock wrist. Peabody carbines were purchased by France for use in the Franco-Prussian War and also by Switzerland, Romania, Mexico, and Spain.

Excellent overall with 98% plus blue/vivid casehardened original finish, scratches from removing the barrel band, and minor dings and scratches. Wood is also excellent with a few very minor storage dings. Mechanically excellent.