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BALLARD RIFLE CO. SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
BALLARD RIFLE CO. SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70 for black powder (2 1/10). S# C253. Bbl. 26" octagon to round measuring 15/16" across flats at muzzle. Globe front sight with Lyman 57 SME receiver sight. Case colored Ballard action. Left side of receiver is marked "BALLARD RIFLE & CARTRIDGE / Co. LLC - Cody Wyoming USA / BALLARD'S PATENT, NOV 5, 1861". Schnabel tipped walnut forearm with hand checkering and straight grip walnut stock. LOP: 14 1/8" over an unmarked solid brown presentation style pad. Receiver markings indicate mfg. 1996-2006. Weight: 9 lbs., 2.4 oz. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99% metal finish. Wood has very good finish showing small handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (22-4690/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.