Produced by the Providence Tool Company circa 1866 - 1871. Originally developed during the Civil War, many of these rifles were exported for foreign military use. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "crown/V" stamps on top of the breech and the frame ahead of the loading port, with the left side of the receiver marked "PEABODY'S PAT./JULY 22, 1862/MAN'F'D BY/PROVIDENCE TOOL CO./PROV. R.I." Single letter "E" and "S" proofs are present on several components. Smooth straight wrist stock, with 2 "U" marked barrel bands, a small oval "WC" cartouche on the left side of the wrist and a "C" marked buttplate.

Extremely fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina and scattered handling marks. 75% plus of the bright, original case colors are present on the frame, with a scuff on the left side, mild spotting, and areas of silvering. Stock is very fine, with mild pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.