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Lot 235:Marlin Ballard No. 9 Union Hill Single Shot Rifle

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 235:Marlin Ballard No. 9 Union Hill Single Shot Rifle

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,750

Marlin Ballard No. 9 Union Hill Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured from 1884 to 1890. Fitted with a standard 1/2 inch globe wind-gauge Marlin-Ballard Type B front sight and Marlin's Improved Vernier peep sight. The rifle lacks provision for a rear sporting sight. Checkered forearm with slight Schnabel and perch belly pistol grip stock with roll over cheekpiece and nickel plated Swiss buttplate.

ConditionVery fine. The barrel retains 75% original blue finish with thinning to a brown on the balance. The frame, hammer, breech block and lever retain 85% original case colors. The buttplate retains 70% original nickel finish. The wood is very fine showing a few hairline stress cracks in the grip area, some minor dings and scratches and some wear in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerMarlin Firearms Co

ModelBallard-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32-40

Barrel30 inch part octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL