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Lot 508
Antique Factory Engraved Marlin Ballard 22 RF Single Shot Rifle
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Current Bid
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Serial: 5952
Manufacturer: J.M. Marlin (c. late 1870s-1880s)
Model: Ballard's Patent Breech-loading Rifle
Caliber: 22 Cal
Barrel Length: 23.75 in.
OAL: 40 in.
Condition: Good-restored/refinished; mostly light wear & handling marks; sporadic oxidation & light pitting; bore is bright & shiny with strong rifling
Includes: factory engraved receiver, featuring a running buck on the left side and a running elk bull with a hunter on the right side, all surrounded with floral scroll work; heavy half-octagon barrel (reblued); beautiful select walnut checkered Schuetzen style stock w/ cheek comb and brass buttplate; finger-loop lever
Notes: restored & rechambered (heavy barrel appears to be sleeved) for unknown 22 cal., 22 LR snap cap seats & ejects without issue
Provenance: A Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas estate
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