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Post by shootist---Gary on Apr 17, 2023 13:59:43 GMT -7
Hi Daniel, Mike, or anyone else that might be interested. I might have the chance to buy a Peabody Rifle that was made by Providence Tool Co. for the Connecticut State Militia. Originally chambered in .43 Spanish, & later returned to the factory & re bored to .45-70 for the 405 gr. government cartridge. As of now, my $300 offer is tops. It will end tomorrow. Have any of you ever had any experience with any of these rifles?
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Post by lkydvl on Apr 17, 2023 16:55:56 GMT -7
I own two. Both mine were torn apart and built into custom BPCRs. great looks and fun to shoot.
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Post by shootist---Gary on Apr 17, 2023 18:35:31 GMT -7
Hello. What caliber did you go with? & for sights, Vernier & spirit level? I won't know until tomorrow evening if I will end up with this one, but if the bid stays low enough, I'll buy it. I will leave it original, to go with my 1884 Trapdoor & my 1871 Remington Rolling Block New York Militia .50-70.
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Post by missionary on Apr 18, 2023 3:41:30 GMT -7
Howdy We also have two Peabody's. One is a Conn. 45-70 and the other an early Carbine in 56-50 Rimfire.
The breach blocks are interchangable. After firing the 45-70 some, we swapped the beach blocks and bought some Starline 56.50 center fire brass.
The carbine would be a fine up close corn cruncher hunting tool. We use a .54+ round ball and a case full of 3F Goex.
Both are at the War Museum in Danville, ILL-nois.
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Post by lkydvl on Apr 18, 2023 7:59:01 GMT -7
One is 40-82 Crosnoe, the other is 50-2.1. The Crosnoe is period scoped, can't recall what's on the 50 for sights
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Post by Bullshop on Apr 18, 2023 8:33:35 GMT -7
I like them. They appear to be a very strong action and I believe will handle Marlin + type loads without issue.
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Post by shootist---Gary on Apr 18, 2023 10:46:33 GMT -7
My bid now is $475+ 10% & tax, but I think it will take off before bidding ends at 5 P.M. 12 people are watching it.
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Post by shootist---Gary on Apr 18, 2023 15:31:42 GMT -7
I didn't get the rifle. My top bid was $775. It is now at $950 + 10% buyer's premium, + 7 1/4% Ohio sales tax, + any s & h charges for packaging. Too rich for an old man, as it's getting close to actual value.
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