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MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NO. 5 PACIFIC BALLARD SINGLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,125.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,000.00 USD
MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NO. 5 PACIFIC BALLARD SINGLE
SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 23230. Bbl. 30" octagon measuring 7/8" across flats at muzzle. Muzzle is stamped "C, C" German silver blade rocky mountain front with elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Rebated frame action features the split style breechblock small ring trigger guard, slenderized triggers and reverse curved hammer. Walnut forend and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Bottom of forend is stamped "CY. COLE". Brass tipped Hickory ramrod is held by 2 faceted pipes. CONDITION: action shows faint traces of case colors. Bbl. has 40% dull fading blue. Refinished wood shows scratches, marks & small chips. Stock has a large added wood repair on right side behind the action with a hairline crack on the right. Tight action, functioning triggers. Clean bore retains sharp rifling. (01-23332/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,250-3,000.