Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1048
  • Lot #174
Lot #173
Lot #175

Lot 174: Marlin Firearms Co. Ballard Single Shot Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 174: Marlin Firearms Co. Ballard Single Shot Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Marlin Firearms Co. Ballard Single Shot Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Ballard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-40 WCF
Barrel: 30 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1189
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Frame manufactured c. 1881-1891. G&H Globe front sight, adjustable peep rear sight mounted on a removable rail attached to the scope mounts on the barrel, "32-40" marked on top of the modern replacement barrel (Ron Long per consignor), Schuetzen style stock, with palm rest attached to the replacement forearm. Includes a Lyman Super Targetspot 12x scope, and a wooden scope box. The consignor indicated he "shot this rifle at Coors matches and won a few prizes with it."

Rating Definition:

Very good as assembled, with some traces of original finish on the frame showing mostly smooth gray patina and scattered spotting/corrosion with some light pitting, and nearly all of the finish on the replacement barrel. Replacement forearm is also very good, stock is also very good, with some scattered light dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #30: Marlin-Ballard No. 5 Pacific Single Shot Rifle

    Lot #759: Serbu Firearms BFG-50 Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

    Lot #812: Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Scope

    Lot #341: Ruger No. 1 Single Shot Rifle in .223 Caliber

    Lot #342: Browning Model 78 Single Shot Rifle with Scope and Box

    Lot #399: Marlin Model 336 Lever Action Rifle with Scope