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Lot #2298

Lot 2297: Two Antique Ballard Patent Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2297: Two Antique Ballard Patent Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Civil War Ball & Williams Ballard Military Rifle

Manufacturer: Ball & Williams
Model: Ballard
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 46 RF
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 883
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

3,000 delivered to the state of Kentucky between July 1864 and March 1865. This example does not have a Kentucky marking visible. "US" marked buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Good with brown patina, pitting and wear. Refinished wood is also good with scratches, dents, wear and a few cracks on the right rear of the forearm. Mechanically fine.



B) Merrimack Arms & Mfg. Co. Dual Ignition Ballard Carbine

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Ballard
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 883
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured c. 1867-1869. Factory made for use with percussion or rimfire cartridges.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with original finish, freckling, oxidation, fading, and some dents and scratches in the wood with a few non-structural cracks on top of the wrist and defined edges. Mechanically fine.



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