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GEORGE SCHOYEN MARKED BALLARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
GEORGE SCHOYEN MARKED BALLARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE
SERIAL NUMBER 29116 BARREL 32" CALIBER 22 LONG RIFLE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1890. George Shoyen was a very successful target shooter and custom gunsmith in the Denver Colorado region until his retirement at the turn of the century. Known for his off hand Schuetzen pattern rifles and accessories. Marlin Ballard rimfire No,6 Schuetzen rifle with loop and spur lever and Schuetzen high comb butt stock with swiss butt plate. Globe front sight with Unertl type scope bases on barrel Two 5/8" dovetail slots have been filled on top of barrel. CONDITION, Good with fine bright bore. Barrel retains over 90% thinning blue finish Receiver case colors have turned silver with age. Stocks are good with period of use impressions and evidence of having a palm rest installed on forearm exist. Action operates properly. ANTIQUE