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  • Lot #2122
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Lot #2123

Lot 2122: Two Antique Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2019

Lot 2122: Two Antique Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2019

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) J.M. Marlin Ballard Rifle

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Ballard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38 Long Rimfire
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1553
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1876-1891.

B) Whitney-Howard "Thunderbolt" Rifle

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Howard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1553
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Only around 2,000 manufactured in 1866-1870.

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