The Ballard No. 3 Gallery rifle was manufactured by Marlin circa 1876-1891. This example is outfitted with replacement barrel sights. Globe front and brass notch rear sights on the octagon barrel and a folding tang mounted peep sight. The left side of the frame has the three line Marlin address and Ballard patent information. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, forearm, bottom of the barrel, and buttplate. It has a smooth walnut stock and forearm.

Fair. The rifle has primarily a well established brown patina with some case colors on the hammer and in the protected area at the front of the frame, light spotting, and a few nicks and scratches. The stock is fine with some edge wear and overall light scratches and dings. The action is good with some play in the hammer, and the markings are crisp.