Guns International #: 100810975
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Guns International #: 100810975
Category - Ballard Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State:
Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 46
Total Listings: 3286
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
VERY EARLY AND RARE BALLARD No. 1 HUNTERS RIFLE IN .44 CAL., C.1876-1880
Description: VERY EARLY AND RARE No. 1 HUNTERS RIFLE IN .44 EXTRA LONG CENTER FIRE & RIM FIRE (reversible firing pin), ONLY 300-500 MADE 1876-1880, this is an exceedingly rare J. M. Ballard marked single shot, serial number 4XX, an honest example with 26" medium tapered round barrel with buckhorn rear sight (needs elevator bar only) and blade/ivory bead front sight, tight action, fine markings, matching number on barrel and receiver, deep aged blue/brown patina overall, fine wood shows normal handling and hunting wear but is sound, needs the little "pin" that goes in the lower tang that "locks" or catches in the corresponding hole in the bottom of the loop part of the lever (minor), usual single short hairline crack coming back from the receiver on the left side that goes nowhere (almost all Ballards have this), forearm shows a little saddle wear on the bottom just ahead of the receiver and on the sides, fine bore should scrub out even better, one of the earliest Ballard Models in very respectable condition SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: J. M. Marlin Ballard Model: No. 1 Hunters Model Serial Number: 4XX Caliber Info: 44 CF & RF Condition: fine Barrels: 26" round |
Guns International #: 100810975
Guns International #: 100810975