Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Sharpshooter Rifle in .45-70 with Large "Peep" Sight British Flare Guns these are not tourist made

these are not tourist made reproductions

this metal sign bears a popular image of this iconic man

Barrel Length: 6 ¼ inches

and would be a nice addition to any display of imported arms

Examples will occasionally be encountered with remnants of the original inscription remaining on the blade

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Sharpshooter Rifle in .45-70 with Large "Peep" Sight British Flare Guns these are not tourist madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 were manufactured during that period, over 100,000 were shipped to Government Users outside the United States, with balance sold domestically. The system is similar to the later Martini falling block with the external hammer mounted on the