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Lot 349: Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2016

Lot 349: Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Single Shot Dual Ignition Falling Block Musket

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Falling block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52 percussion
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 10306
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Antique
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Fine 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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