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Lot 2297:Two Antique Ballard Patent Single Shot Rifles

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 2297:Two Antique Ballard Patent Single Shot Rifles

June 22nd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,500

A) Civil War Ball & Williams Ballard Military Rifle

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.

ConditionGood 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.

Details

ManufacturerBall & Williams

ModelBallard

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge46 RF

Barrel30 inch round

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

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

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

ConditionVery 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.

Details

ManufacturerMerrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.

ModelBallard

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44

Barrel22 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX