In 1878, one of the main priorities became the modernization of armaments. Serbian rifle „Piboduša“ Model 1870 Peabody became obsolete with their large 14,9mm caliber.
In 1878, a significant priority for Serbia involved modernizing their military arsenal. The rifle „Piboduša“ Model 1870 Peabody, with its 14.9mm barrel, became outdated in the context of this modernization effort.