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

September 6th, 2008|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 16:Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Carbine 44 Rimfire Pe

September 6th, 2008|Rock Island, IL
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Merrimack Arms Company Ballard Carbine

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.

ConditionRefinished 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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ManufacturerMerrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
ModelBallard
TypeCarbine
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 Rimfire Percussion
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1111
Catalog page8
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