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MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO BALLARD NO. 9 UNION HILL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO BALLARD NO. 9 UNION HILL
SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 35138. Bbl. 30" octagon to round. Wind-Gauge globe front sight w/ circular disc aperture & Marlin improved Vernier mid range tang sight. Case colored rebated action w/ full loop lever. Schnable tipped forearm & S curved pistol grip cheekpiece stock of thin shell walnut. Features include hand checkering & Scheutzen buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% lightly faded blue. Action has largely faded to gray showing some lightly visible case colors. Original wood finish shows scratches & marks. Right side of butt has a long grain check. Forearm has small chips near tip. Bore shows some light pitting & retains strong rifling. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection". (01-23238/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.