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Lot 62:Providence Tool Co. Peabody-Martini What Cheer Mid-Range Rifle

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 62:Providence Tool Co. Peabody-Martini What Cheer Mid-Range Rifle

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Panel Scene Engraved Providence Tool Company Peabody-Martini What Cheer Mid-Range Single Shot Rifle

This beautiful rifle features highly detailed panel scene vignettes on the sides of the frame. The right side has a bison on the open plains and another fleeing in the background, and the left side has a stag pursued by a dog in a lightly wooded and hilly scene. The details of the scenes such as the shapes of the foliage are consistent with other high end Providence Tool Co. engraved rifles that have passed through Rock Island Auction, and it is likely that these rifles were all engraved by the Ulrichs given the consistency and how the scenes compare to Ulrich engraved Winchesters. A C.F. Ulrich signed Peabody-Martini was sold by RIAC in 2019 clearly demonstrating that he engraved for the firm. The scenes are surrounded by panels of exceptional scroll engraving, and each side has a simple lined border. "Mid Range" is engraved in Gothic style script on top at the breech, and "PEABODY & MARTINI/PATENTS" is inscribed on the rear of the frame ahead of the peep sight base. The rifle is equipped with a combination globe and blade front sight, notch and ladder rear sight with peep, and a matching numbered tang mounted peep sight. There is a screw in the comb where the top of the peep sight rests when folded down. The barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. PROVIDENCE. R.I. U.S.A." The cocking indicator is inscribed "H.J. WOLCOTT." The serial number, "143," is marked on the bottom of the barrel at the breech, on the rear of the forearm, on the tang sight base, and on the underside of the action above the lever. "H" is marked on the front of the frame in the circular cutout for the forearm. The stock and forearm are checkered, and the "shotgun" buttplate is smooth steel.

ConditionExceptionally fine with crisp engraving, 60% plus original blue finish, 75% plus original case colors, smooth gray-brown patina on the balance, and minimal minor marks and scratches from handling and storage. Aside from a divot in the forearm, the wood is very fine and has crisp checkering, slight edge wear, and a few light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. This is a beautiful, highly embellished American rifle from the heyday of target shooting with iron sights.
Details
ManufacturerProvidence Tool Company
ModelMartini
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40-70
Barrel29 inch part octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockfinely figured checkered

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3545
Catalog page70
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