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Offline treebeard

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New Providence Tool Company?
« on: April 10, 2017, 11:19:16 AM »
A couple years ago I saw a display of several new Outside hammer Peabody single shot rifles made by a new Providence Tool Co. in Wisconsin. They were beautifully made and cold be had in several of the old blackpowder calibers such as 50-70, 45-70 and even 50 Spencer. Anyone know if they are still in business? They also made excellent #21 Winchester sights.

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Re: New Providence Tool Company?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2017, 01:41:08 PM »
Last time I checked their website it told me it was under construction, just checked again and it looks like the domain is for sale. Sad, I've a Conn Peabody that I really love and was waiting to see if their guns would take off.

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Re: New Providence Tool Company?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2017, 10:35:49 PM »
It is a shame-- I saw about four or five and they were beautifully done . Exceptional metal work and superior wood. Tough to compete against the established companies for a limited market. I think there are some videos on YouTube.

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Offline Mean Bob Mean

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Re: New Providence Tool Company?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2017, 09:29:06 AM »
There was one for sale recently on GB for a couple grand. 
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Re: New Providence Tool Company?
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2017, 03:44:54 PM »
Instant Collector's Items, worth more than the originals probably.

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Re: New Providence Tool Company?
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2017, 07:09:07 PM »
Frank, the owner I believe has had some health issues, but I don't believe he's out of business.
 Hopefully Two Bit Charlie will see this and give you some more up to date info




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Re: New Providence Tool Company?
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2017, 10:04:48 PM »
Providence Tool Co. Is still in business, and we're still making the Peabody Rifles and our Model 21 sights. Check our new website, peabodyrifle.com.

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