Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Rimfire Issued to South Carolina Militia Japanese Field Gear During the subsequent eight months

During the subsequent eight months the 16th Light Dragoons served as part of a British force campaigning against the Spanish

It is interesting to note that some of the original background paint is still present

In a private collection for almost 20 years

the usual material for a Luftwaffe dagger hanger

Dick” trade mark that runs down the spine without dots identical to early Rohm daggers made by this compnay

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Rimfire Issued to South Carolina Militia Japanese Field Gear During the subsequent eight monthsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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