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Lot 265:Two Antique Civil War Era Ballard Single Shot Long Arms

October 6th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

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Lot 265:Two Antique Civil War Era Ballard Single Shot Long Arms

October 6th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

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Two Antique Civil War Era Ballard Single Shot Long Arms

A) Ball & Williams Assembled Ballard Military Rifle

Approximately 835 three band rifles said to have been completed with 35 issued to 2nd South Carolina Colored and 600 issued to 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry. Includes leather sling.

Details

ManufacturerBallard Patent Arms

ModelMilitary-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge52 RF

Barrel30 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Views1132

B) Ballard Sporting Rifle

Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Details

ManufacturerBall & Williams

ModelBallard

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge42 RF

Barrel30 inch part octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Views1132

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