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Lot #4136
Lot #4138

Lot 4137: J.M. Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle

J.M. Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle with Pope Tang Peep Sight

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4137: J.M. Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle

J.M. Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle with Pope Tang Peep Sight

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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J.M. Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle with Pope Tang Peep Sight

Manufacturer: J.M. Marlin
Model: Ballard
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 30 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 819
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with defined rifling.
Description:

Frame manufactured c. 1875-1881. Globe front sight, Pope windgauge elevation peep sight mounted on the upper tang, "H.M. POPE" marked modern replacement custom barrel, replacement forearm with palm rest, and replacement schuetzen style stock. The consignor indicated this rifle is recorded in Warren Greatbatch and Tom Rowe's work on H.M. Pope and is in .22 Short and "is an excellent shooter."

Rating Definition:

Very good as assembled, with smooth gray patina on the frame with scattered spotting/corrosion and some light pitting, and nearly all of the finish on the replacement barrel. Replacement wood is also very good, with some scattered light dents and scratches, and some nicks and cracks visible around the wrist area. Mechanically fine.



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