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

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
J. M. MARLIN BALLARD NO. 4 PERFECTION SINGLE SHOT
RIFLE. Cal. 44-75 Ballard Everlasting. S# 5116. Bbl. 30" octagon measuring 29/32" across flats at muzzle. Top flat has 4 holes w/ plug screws for apparent scope base attachment. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight w/ semi buckhorn sporting rear sight. Non-rebated frame action w/ the Brown trigger & single trigger ring lever. Ebony tipped schnable forearm & straight gripped walnut stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 80% lightly faded blue showing edge wear. Action finish is faded to a mottled gray. Wood has added coat of varnish over scratches & marks. Left side of forearm has a hairline crack extending from the action. Bore retains strong rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection". (01-23241/DS). ANTIQUE. $1800-2500.