The Short Range Rifle is a standard model in the Peabody catalog. It has a 26 inch round barrel, .45 caliber, measuring .468 groove and .451 land. The serial number 5977, is located on the bottom of the barrel close to the action, but is hidden by the forend. This matching number appears on the hidden part of the action. The serial number does not appear on the butt stock or butt plate. Instead, there appears a small "6" on mating surfaces. This "6" is also in the forend channel. Number "6" must have been the main assembly man in the plant for this rifle. It is noted that the shoulder strap filler plate has a "E" stamped on it as does the hammer. This mark is unknown.
Side Hammer Peabody Short Range Rifle
Frame, Hammer, Lockplate, with Action Open
Receiver and Rear Sight Detail
Short Range Rifle Buttstock Detail
Receiver and Barrel Sight From another angle
Breech Block in Open Position Showing Barrel Breech and Extractor
Patent Markings Side of Receiver
Front Sight
Front Sight on Short Range Rifle
Short Range Rifle Butt Plate
Forend Detail
Additional View of Forend
Receiver Detail - Forend Projections Fit these slots in Receiver