A Turkish M1874 Peabody-Martini rifle, Type-A
serial 232781 indicating second contract manufacture, stamped with 'Peabody & Martini Patents, Man'fed by Providence Tool Co. Prov. R.I. U.S.A' to the left-hand side of the receiver and a Turkish crest and serial number to the right-hand side, with a 33 inch barrel, overall length 125cm (safety catch missing, stock engraved 'NEEDHAM', dings and dents, general wear)

Notes: Turkey bought more than 600,000 Peabody-Martini rifles during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 from Providence Tool Company, USA, which owned the rights to the Peabody action. Such rifles saw use right up until last-ditch engagements during WW1.

Condition Report

The barrel is not filled but as the firing pin is internal we cannot see if it has been removed or filed, therefore we do not know if this has been de-activated. The lever lowers the block and the action functions correctly but there is a replacement copper pin inserted in the block. 

Condition wise, the metal work is showing typical surface patina and light rust. There is some scuffling and abrasion, particularly to the bandso n the barrel. The woodwork has signs of age and wear in the form of pitting and dents. Stock with carved inscription. The foresight is particularly stiff on elevation.

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