U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia - No 2790 Russian Issue Equipment offered in fine condition recently

offered in fine condition recently acquired from an old collection

We also offer the correct matching Taureg Shield [Item code ON8610] which makes a great pairing

At first glance one could be forgiven for thinking this might be from WWI

This WWII pattern belt was issued to all BAR gunners and holds twelve 20 rd

U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia - No 2790 Russian Issue Equipment offered in fine condition recentlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of around 3000 purchased by the State of Massachusetts in 187 1872 and issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: MASS. 2790 on the stock data plate. The action is marked: PEABODY'S PATENT 1862 PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. Offered in very good functional condition. The name Henry O. Peabody ought to be well known by all fans of military firearmsbut it isnt. As