Less than 1,000 Peabody-Martini sporting rifles were manufactured in total by the Providence Tool Co. including examples in at least six different basic configurations starting around 1875 and into the 1880s. Offered here is a "No. 1" Grade Creedmoor Mid Range Target rifle with features including a windage adjustable globe front sight with spirit bubble level, Vernier peep rear sight, and pistol grip stock. Muzzle marked on the flat face "70 GRAIN" and "40 CAL", top of the octagonal section of the barrel marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROVIDENCE, R.I. U.S.A." in one line, left side of the frame engraved "Creedmore Mid Range" in fancy script with a lined border, right of the frame engraved "PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS" with a lined border, "W.J. WOLCOTT" marked on the cocking indicator, multi-point checkering with borders on the forearm and buttstock, and smooth steel forearm tip and crescent buttplate. Provenance: Firearms for Freedom Collection

Very good, retaining 30% original blue finish on the barrel with scattered brown spots and surface pitting. The casehardened frame has turned to a gray with some mild scattered pitting, and strong original markings. Very good wood with some scattered dents and scratches, crack in the wrist on the upper right, and strong checkering. Mechanically excellent.