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J.M. Marlin Ballard's Patent Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:NA
J.M. Marlin Ballard's Patent Lever Action Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
J.M. Marlin Ballard's Patent Lever Action Rifle, #15846, .38-50 cal., 30'' barrel, brown finish, smooth two-piece walnut stock, receiver marked ''J.M. Marlin, New Haven'' and ''Ballard's Patent'', with dovetailed blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight. Condition is good with an even brown patina overall. Forearm finish has darkened and has numerous dents and scrapes, with slight loss along the right side barrel channel; buttstock has darkened with numerous dents and scrapes and a chip missing behind receiver. Action is tight with slight corrosion near the chamber that may clean; bore is bright, primary trigger functions, set trigger does not set. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)