Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Centerfire Issued to State Militias - Serial 111452 French Holster It has a brass crossed

It has a brass crossed rifles Infantry Insignia for "E" Company

based on the recommendation of Field Marshal Count Radetzky

Data tag is present but faded

08) for German WWII Army Service Black Leather Holster with spare magazine

in fact the only example we have ever had in our possession

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Centerfire Issued to State Militias - Serial 111452 French Holster It has a brass crossedOriginal 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. Far fewer Carbines than the long rifles