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J. M. MARLIN BALLARD NO. 4 PERFECTION SINGLE SHOT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,000.00 USD
J. M. MARLIN BALLARD NO. 4 PERFECTION SINGLE SHOT
RIFLE. Cal. 40-70 Bottleneck. S# 984. Bbl. 30" octagon measuring 29/32" across flats at muzzle. Globe front sight w/ post aperture, sporting rear sight & long range peep tang sight. Non-rebated frame action w/ early brown style lever & trigger. Ebony tipped schnable forearm & straight gripped stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% lightly faded blue showing scattered spots of corrosion w/ slight edge wear. Action has largely faded to gray showing some lightly visible case colors. Wood has a dark gloss refinish showing a few small marks. Bore is generally bright retaining strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection". (01-23240/DS). ANTIQUE. $1400-2000.