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Lot 165
Antique Marlin-Ballard No. 4 Perfection 40-63 Single Shot Rifle
Estimate: $700 - $1,100
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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Serial:Â 8455
Manufacturer: J.M. Marlin / Ballard's Patent (c. 1876-1881)
Model: No. 4 Perfection
Caliber: 40-63 Everlasting
Barrel length: 30 in.
OAL: 45.75 in.
Condition: Fair-Antique; wood stock & forend have heavy wear & patina; stock is split on both sides most of the length from the receiver end; barrel retains nice blue finish w/ some plum patina showing; receiver has mostly plum patina w/ light rust/pitting; buttplate has heavy pitting; bore retains some brightness w/ some scattered pitting; rifling is worn but good; missing front sight blade
Includes: horn forend insert
Provenance: A Plano, Texas collection
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Manufacturer: J.M. Marlin / Ballard's Patent (c. 1876-1881)
Model: No. 4 Perfection
Caliber: 40-63 Everlasting
Barrel length: 30 in.
OAL: 45.75 in.
Condition: Fair-Antique; wood stock & forend have heavy wear & patina; stock is split on both sides most of the length from the receiver end; barrel retains nice blue finish w/ some plum patina showing; receiver has mostly plum patina w/ light rust/pitting; buttplate has heavy pitting; bore retains some brightness w/ some scattered pitting; rifling is worn but good; missing front sight blade
Includes: horn forend insert
Provenance: A Plano, Texas collection
No FFL NICS Check Required
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