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Lot #3542

Lot 3541: Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle in .38-55

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Lot 3541: Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle in .38-55

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Wyoming Armory/Ballard Arms Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle in .38-55

Manufacturer: Ballard Rifle And Cartridge Co Modern
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38-55 Win
Barrel: 30 inch heavy octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1364
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 276
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Features hooded blade front and tang peep sights and No. 3 heavy octagon barrel which is mounted with casehardened scope blocks and marked only with the caliber at the receiver and serial number under the forearm. The frame, breach block, hammer, and lever are also casehardened and the frame is marked at the lower front edge with the serial number and on the upper tang beneath the tang sight with the maker marks. Fitted with nitre blue screws. Mounted in a beautifully figured walnut forend Schnabel tip forend and straight grip stock with ebony insert and casehardened buttplate. Includes a generic hard case, front sight inserts, and a shipping box.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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