Manufactured c. 1860's-70's. This is one of the rifles rebarreled by the Swiss. The barrel has a bayonet stud/blade front sight, an adjustable notch rear sight. Some barrel proofs cut off during the re-barreling process. The left side of the action has the five line Peabody's patent and Providence Tool Co. address marking. Many of the components have small "E" markings, buttplate has an "S", next to the receiver on the left side has an "R", and "U" marked barrel bands. The buttstock has a "Cross/M" stamp on the right side of the butt. Forend is numbered "13841"

Very good overall with traces of blue finish, some original case colors. Stock with dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.