Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #84
  • Lot #3311
Lot #3310
Lot #3312

Lot 3311: Merrimack Arms Co. Ballard Patent Sporting Rifle

Documented Merrimack Arms Co. Dual Ignition Ballard Patent Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2021

Lot 3311: Merrimack Arms Co. Ballard Patent Sporting Rifle

Documented Merrimack Arms Co. Dual Ignition Ballard Patent Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Documented Merrimack Arms Co. Dual Ignition Ballard Patent Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Ballard
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 46
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1102
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 170
Class: Antique
Description:

This rifle is featured on page 54 of "Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle" by Dutcher where it is noted as a "Short heavy barreled Merrimack Ballard chambered for the .46 Long Rimfire/percussion... This excellent Ballard is one of the last made using the old style breechblock, serial number 19615." These were manufactured in limited numbers (estimated 2,200) c. 1867-1869 by Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. in Newburyport, Mass. It has a blade front sight in a dovetailed steel base, two-leaf rear sight, "No 46." and the serial number on top at the breech, under-barrel ejector, the Merrimack and Ballard markings on the left side of the frame, smooth stock and forearm, and pewter forend cap. Provenance: Ed Kennedy, John Dutcher, Stephen Gordon, and The Milan J. Turk Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good with a blend of fading original blue finish and smooth gray and brown patina on the barrel, 30% subtle original case colors on most of the frame along with smooth aged patina, brighter case colors in the protected areas, and generally light age and storage related wear overall. The forearm is fine and has much of the original finish, minor dings, a couple of scrapes on the left, a very slight crack on the rear on the right, and some edge wear. The buttstock is fine and displays more of golden color along with mild dings and scratches, some cracks on top at the junction with the frame, and mild wear.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #645: Massachusetts Arms Co. Model 1882 Maynard Patent Rifle

    Lot #84: American Arms Wheeler Patent Dual Caliber Pistol

    Lot #529: Massachusetts Arms Maynard Model 1873 Rifle with Extra Barrels

    Lot #694: Engraved German Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Scope

    Lot #1151: Engraved German Single Shot System Tanner Schuetzen Rifle

    Lot #532: Massachusetts Arms Maynard Model 1882 Single Shot Target Rifle