Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 Govt. Issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1882 Breda M-37 This is most interesting as

This is most interesting as it originates most probably from Germany or France but is marked LONDON on each barrel

The upper corner of the frame is broken

and the squadron was transferred to NAS Quonset Point

SPECIFICATION M-445 A

most likely for a militia or National Guard unit

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Rifle in .45-70 Govt. Issued to Connecticut Militia - Number 1882 Breda M-37 This is most interesting asOriginal 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 1882 The markings on the action are still clear: 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