This Peabody carbine was manufactured by the Providence Tool Company in 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.