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Lot #4082

Lot 4081: Custom J.M. Marlin Ballard Single Shot Target Rifle

Very Attractive Custom J.M. Marlin Ballard No. 5 Single Shot Schuetzen Target Rifle with Palm Rest

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Lot 4081: Custom J.M. Marlin Ballard Single Shot Target Rifle

Very Attractive Custom J.M. Marlin Ballard No. 5 Single Shot Schuetzen Target Rifle with Palm Rest

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Very Attractive Custom J.M. Marlin Ballard No. 5 Single Shot Schuetzen Target Rifle with Palm Rest

Manufacturer: J.M. Marlin
Model: Ballard
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 25
Barrel: 27 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 773
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Manufactured c. 1876-1881 and later updated and rebarreled as a target rifle with a Verl Sigman marked Ron Smith barrel, Al Freeland tube sight, Winchester style palm rest, and fancy Schuetzen buttstock with Swiss buttplate. With a forged straight grip double set trigger action.

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