Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Rimfire Issued to State Militias - Serial 112327 German Field Gear Memorable As: The halting of

Memorable As: The halting of the greatest threat to Paris since 1914

Features Sergeant Major collar tabs with embroidered stars

It set a precedent for several subsequent 20th century firearm projects

especially when the Viet Cong wanted to strike or probe the lines at night

The rifle - once an 11-round tube-fed weapon - was reduced to just single-shot firing and rechambered for the 10

Original U.S. 1862 Patent Peabody Saddle-Ring Carbine in .50 Rimfire Issued to State Militias - Serial 112327 German Field Gear Memorable As: The halting ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare gun. This ignition system was invented in Boston, Mass. by Henry O. Peabody who received a patent in 1862. Production started in 1866 and continued through 1872. Though over 112,000 rifles and carbines were manufactured during that period, over 100,000 were shipped to Government Users outside the United States in several different calibers. This example is in . 50 Caliber