4376A CUSTOM BUILT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE FROM ANTIQUE J.M.

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 15 @ 15:59UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD

MARLIN BALLARD’S PATENT ACTION. Cal. 22 LR. S# 2535. Oct. tapered 24" bbl. has been resleeved to 22 LR. Flip up globe dovetailed front sight, fixed V notch rear sight & mid range Vernier style receiver sight. Ballard action w/ 3 three line J.M. Marlin address & patent dates; mfg. 1875-1881. Action & lever have vivid case hardening. Custom plain walnut forearm w/out nose cap. Walnut buttstock w/ Ballard marked buttplate. CONDITION: rifle has near excellent appearance with custom finish. Sights have fair blue w/ patina & pinprick oxidation. Receiver has several previous impact marks & previous light pitting. Breech face shows a few chips around chamber. Near excellent bore. (01-23324/MD). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.