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Lot 349:Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

December 2nd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 349:Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

December 2nd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

Manufactured in the 1860s , this rifle features blade front and folding ladder rear sights. Fitted with three milled barrel bands. The action features a unique dual ignition system for both percussion and rimfire ammunition. Mounted on an almost full length walnut forearm and straight grip stock with sling swivels and a curved steel buttplate. Includes 8 empty 50-70 brass shell casings, 6 50-70 shell casings with lead bullets in place and small tools.

ConditionFine overall with 40% of the original thinning blue finish on the barrel. Hints of case colors remain on the mostly silvered out crisp frame. The buttstock and forend are both fine with raised feathered wood grain with scattered scratches and dings overall.
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ManufacturerMerrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
ModelFalling block
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52 percussion
Barrel30 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views10377
Catalog page119
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