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Lot #2180
Lot #2182

Lot 2181: Two Antique Marlin-Ballard Single Shot Falling Block Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 4, 2021

Lot 2181: Two Antique Marlin-Ballard Single Shot Falling Block Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 4, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Marlin-Ballard No. 5 Pacific Rifle

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Ballard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40-85
Barrel: 32 inch heavy octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2276
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
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:

Manufactured 1876-1891.

B) Marlin Firearms Co. Ballard Rifle

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Ballard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2276
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured up to 1891.

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