Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Rimfire Issued to State Militias with Unit Markings - Serial 111613 French & Indian War but construction appears to be

but construction appears to be ChiCom

we can clearly see that originally it said "31CAL"

If this price is indicative the prices charged during the height of the war

Small numbers were used in development squadrons and these ultimately saw combat in a few cases during April 1945

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Rimfire Issued to State Militias with Unit Markings - Serial 111613 French & Indian War but construction appears to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely patinated example of a rare gun. This ignition system was invented in Boston, Mass. by Henry O. Peabody who received a patent in 1862. Production started in 1866 and continued through 1872. Though over 112,000 rifles and carbines were manufactured during that period, over 100,000 were shipped to Government Users outside the United States in several different calibers. This example is in . 50 Caliber