A PEABODY'S PATENT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE

A PEABODY'S PATENT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE, c.1863, the 33" barrel with front sight, adjustable rear sight and proof marks, plain action stamped "PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22 1862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. T.", underlever, external cock, steel strap loops, steel ram and walnut stock, 51 1/2" overall