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J.M. MARLIN BALLARD No. 2 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
J.M. MARLIN BALLARD No. 2 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING

RIFLE. Cal. 32 RF. S# 12241. Bbl. 26" octagon. German silver blade Rocky Mountin front sight w/ flat top sporting rear sight. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1876-1891. CONDITION: bbl. has dark brown patina appearance showing sm. dents. Action finish has faded to gray showing light pitting, dents & handling marks. Lever screw shows heavy distoration. Forearm has worn appearance, missing long chips along both sides of bbl. channel. Stock shows heavy wear w/ dents, gouges & marks having cracks extending from action & buttplate. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. Pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. (01-20764/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.