Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1573 German Afrikakorp IMA’s resin version is an

IMA’s resin version is an accurate reproduction of the Type 2

which is totally correct

The switch is labeled l for “left”

In simple terms “model A” and “model B” were straight conversions of flintlock muskets

All the containers we have seen are dated between 1938 and 1943

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1573 German Afrikakorp IMA’s resin version is anOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of only 2000 purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1871 72 and issued to their State militia. This example is nicely marked under the butt stock: CONN 1573 The action is marked (somewhat worn): PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22. 1862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. The Peabody rifles sold to the Connecticut Militia were all originally manufactured originally for