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Antique Marlin-Ballard Pacific Rifle in 38-55

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
Antique Marlin-Ballard Pacific Rifle in 38-55
Made by the J.M. Marlin Company in 1890. Blued 30" octagon barrel with Beech front sight and Rocky Mountain rear adjustable sight in 38-55 caliber. Comes with under barrel mounted hardwood ramrod. Case-hardened Marlin two address marked action with factory double set triggers and ring loop lever. Tang has Ballard Vernier sight. Walnut plain standard stocks with steel crescent butt plate. J.T. Livengood Collection. CALIBER: 38-55. S/N: 16837. FFL STATUS: Antique.
CONDITION
Overall fair with metal surfaces fading to a plum patina with light oxidation. Stock has traces of varnish with small inch crack behind right action panel. Usual handling and usage dings and marks. Good bore and mechanics.