4335 J. M. MARLIN BALLARD NO. 4 1/2 A-1 MID RANGE

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 06 @ 15:50UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,250.00 USD
Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 40-63 Ballard. S# 5584. Bbl. 30" octagon to round. Wind-Gauge peep sight w/ circular aperture & graduated mid range peep tang sight. Non-rebated action w/ full loop lever. Left side of frame is engraved "Ballard A-1". Right side is engraved "Mid Range". Markings are surrounded w/ highlights of scroll engraving & fancy borders on the front receiver ring. Horn tipped forearm & S curved pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14" over a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to a dark gray appearance. Original wood finish shows spots of wear w/ numerous small marks & dents. Bore has a lightly frosted appearance retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection". (01-23239/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-3500.