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 #57
  • Lot #42
Lot #41
Lot #43

Lot 42: Ballard C H Derringer Pistol 41 RF

Rare Factory Engraved C.H. Ballard Single Shot 41 Caliber Derringer with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 42: Ballard C H Derringer Pistol 41 RF

Rare Factory Engraved C.H. Ballard Single Shot 41 Caliber Derringer with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Rare Factory Engraved C.H. Ballard Single Shot 41 Caliber Derringer with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Ballard C H
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: nickel/silver
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 5495
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 13
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactered circa 1870 this is a rare factory engraved Ballard derringer. The brass frame has a scroll and punch dot engraving on the sides along with three attractive stars. The breech end of the barrel has light engraved accents. The top barrel flat is marked "BALLARD'S" with the left barrel flat marked with the address/patent date marking. Barrel is numbered to gun. Fitted with smooth bird head pearl grips.

Rating Definition:

Good. The barrel shows traces of original blue finish and the balance is a mottled gray patina with minor pitting. The frame has an attractive mellow aged patina with a crisp engraving. The grips are fine with some chipping. Mechanically fine. A scarce highly desirable derringer.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #23: C.H. Ballard Derringer with Ivory Grips

    Lot #514: Engraved Brown Mfg. Co. Southerner Single Shot Derringer

    Lot #581: Factory Engraved Colt No. 1 Derringer

    Lot #1022: Remington Type II Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips

    Lot #25: Factory Engraved Colt No. 2 Derringer

    Lot #21: Eben T. Starr Single Shot Derringer