U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody 10.4mm Swiss Rimfire Military Rifle Issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 212 U.S. Artwork & Posters • Dog tag that reads:

• Dog tag that reads: D C Francis 1988119

the 155th engaged in the Ardennes

Both coveralls and glengarry although correct in style are of a later date

The helmet plate (badge) shows the regimental cypher of Lion and Unicorn over the Royal Artillery regiment Napoleonic wheeled cannon

became encircled within the town

U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody 10.4mm Swiss Rimfire Military Rifle Issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 212 U.S. Artwork & Posters • Dog tag that reads:Original 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 issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: CONN 212 The action is marked: PEABODY'S PAT. JULY 22. 18621862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROV. R. I. Offered in very good functional condition. The name Henry O. Peabody ought to be well known by all fans of military firearms but it isn't. As has