3201 MERRIMACK ARMS BALLARD SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Cal. 38 RF or Percussion. S# 19441. Bbl. 26", octagon. Combination front sight, folding leaf rear sight with peep tang sight. Lever-operated, case-colored, single-shot action with dual percussion and cartridge ignition system. Manual extractor. Steel-tipped walnut forearm and straight stock with crescent steel buttplate. Estimated production of 2,200 mfg. 1867-69. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% dull fading blue. Action finish has faded to gray. Wood has gloss type refinish. Forearm has long-repaired crack along the right side. Right side of stock has a small crack extending from the action. Folding leaf on rear sight is broken. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. (24-5066/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.