Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1573 German Afrikakorp and I fixed -- the

and I fixed -- the reason for that was you know these little heaters with the coil -- wrapped coil

It has the standard hinged retainer clip on the back

All the containers we have seen are dated between 1938 and 1943

which is totally correct

The finished product consisted of three etched and welded parts

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1573 German Afrikakorp and I fixed -- theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of only 2000 purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1871 72 and issued to their State militia. This example is nicely marked under the butt stock: CONN 1573 The action is marked (somewhat worn): PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22. 1862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. The Peabody rifles sold to the Connecticut Militia were all originally manufactured originally for