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Lot #1873
Lot #1875

Lot 1874: Wyoming Armory-Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle in .45-90

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1874: Wyoming Armory-Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle in .45-90

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,250
Price Realized:
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Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle in .45-90

Manufacturer: Ballard Rifle And Cartridge Co Modern
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-90
Barrel: 32 inch octagon heavy
Finish: casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2655
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 413
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Marked with the caliber designation on the upper left barrel flat and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver and bottom barrel flat under the forearm and Ballard Rifle Co. on upper tang. Montana Vintage Arms globe front with level and tang mounted long range peep sights, double set triggers, and mounted with a finely figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a shadow line cheek piece and shotgun buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retains 99% original case colors and blue finish with a few scattered very light handling marks. The wood has only the slightest handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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