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Lot #83
Lot #85

Lot 84: Marlin Firearms Co Ballard-Rifle 32-40

Marlin Ballard No. 8 Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Scope and Palm Rest

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 84: Marlin Firearms Co Ballard-Rifle 32-40

Marlin Ballard No. 8 Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Scope and Palm Rest

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Marlin Ballard No. 8 Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Scope and Palm Rest

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Ballard-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-40
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1169
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 37
Class: Antique
Description:

Features a custom heavy octagon barrel manufactured without sights, a custom dovetail grooved scope quarter rib and mounted with an R.A. Litschert SPOT-SHOT scope. The forearm is fitted with a Pope style palm rest. With standard Marlin address and Ballard patent markings on the frame, double set triggers, three finger loop lever, cheekpiece and a Swiss style butt. Includes a breech seating tool.

Rating Definition:

Very good as rebarreled and customized. The barrel is bright with light general handling marks. The frame and lever have aged to a dark mottled gray/brown patina with light dings and scattered nicks. The wood is very good. The forearm is a new custom replacement and the buttstock has scattered small indentations, scratches and smoothed checkering.



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