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Lot 428: Marlin-Ballard Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

Lot 428: Marlin-Ballard Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

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Current Bid: $300.00 (22 bids)
Ends: 6/22 01:46pm CDT

Marlin-Ballard Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Ballard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 38 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 57
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c.1881-1891, with a globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, tang mounted peep sight, and ring lever. Matching numbered barrel. Smooth forearm and straight wrist stock, with an ebony inlay in the Schnabel tip and a curved steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine as refinished, with minor spotting and areas of brown patina on the barrel, bright case colors on the frame, and mild wear overall. The globe sight insert is damaged, and shims added under the tang sight. Stock is fair, with a cracked wrist and mild scuffs, dents and stains. Mechanically excellent.



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