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Lot 16: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Carbine 44 Rimfire Pe

Merrimack Arms Company Ballard Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 16: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Carbine 44 Rimfire Pe

Merrimack Arms Company Ballard Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $600 - $800
Price Realized:
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Merrimack Arms Company Ballard Carbine

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Ballard
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 44 Rimfire Percussion
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1068
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 8
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1867 to 1869 with a total production of only about 200 in the carbine configuration with 70 having been sold to the state of New York for prison guards at Sing-Sing prison. Blade front and folding leaf rear sights. Four line address and patent marks on the left side of the receiver. Percussion nipple has been removed from breech block. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate and sling swivels.

Rating Definition:

Refinished with most of the finish remaining on the frame and half on the barrel and overall scattered areas of minor pitting. The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished remaining very good with a few minor nicks, a crack on the left side wrist and light handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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