Marlin Ballard .45-70
Guns International #: 100488108 Seller's Inventory #: RJT# 3342-69
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Winchester Rifles - Model 1885
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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157
Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State: Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
Phone2: (563) 880-4588
Fax: (563) 873-3647
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, M O, Personal check
About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588.
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Description:
Marlin-Ballard No.5 (AKA “Pacific Ballard”) Octagon barreled falling block ed single-shot rifle, 45-70 Govt. with Fine bore (about an “9+” on a scale of 10) and a tight smooth action. Standard double-set triggers, crescent buttplate, with wooden wiping rod under the barrel. Manufactured between 1876 and 1891, this long range rifle is serial numbered 9998. The exterior has a mottled grey patina. These “Pacific Ballards” were quite popular in their day and no doubt took their fair share of buffalo in the Great Plains hunts in the late 1870s …and then as good target rifles up to the 1890s. Barrel is marked .45-70 Govt. Here is a rare find. Marked on the left side of the action "J.M. Marlin New-Haven Conn. USA Ballard's Patented Nov. 5, 1861. It has a heavy, 30 inch, octagon barrel. The bore is very good plus, bright and shiny. The rifle weighs just under 10 pounds. As shown the sights are replacements. The wood is strong and stable no serious cracking, see close up pictures. Numbers are matching. The action works fine including the double set triggers. The metal is smooth with a pleasant blue/patina finish on the barrel and faint traces of faded case colors on the frame. This is an excellent example of a fine AMERICAN single shot rifle probably made in the mid to late 1880's. This is an ANTIQUE, NO FFL is required. Can be shipped directly to you. Sold as an Antique ~ no guarantees, warranties, or liabilities for any actual usage. If any firearms are to be used for shooting purposes, a qualified gunsmith should inspect them first. Adult signature required upon delivery. FOREIGN SALES OK where allowed by local law, with actual shipping charges. PAYMENT
Cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks.
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SOLD
Antique: Yes