U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia British Flags Westley Richards also developed proprietary

Westley Richards also developed proprietary big-game cartridges such as their

for service in Canton and on the Yangtze River

already armed with twin synchronized Vickers guns just forward of the pilot and just above its V-8 engine

and the carbines' weight was reduced to 7lb 8oz

Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with very minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining

U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody .45-70 Military Rifle Issued to Massachusetts Militia British Flags Westley Richards also developed proprietaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. One of around 3000 purchased by the State of Massachusetts in 187 1872 and issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: MASS. 2348 The action is marked: PEABODY'S PATENT 1862 PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. There is a cartouche marked W. C. on the left side of the rear stock, next to the lower lock screw. Offered in very good functional condition. The name Henry O.