Antique Brown MFG Co Ballard Sporting Rifle
Guns International #: 100515840 Seller's Inventory #: 24322
Category: Ballard Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1191
Total Number of Listings: 20199
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
S# 20434, 38 rimfire or percussion, 30 inch octagon barrel, very good bore with small areas of erosion. This rifle was built from 1869 to 1873. This is a very low numbered brown ballard with the lowest number known only 110 away. This gun features the dual ignition rimfire/ percussion breech block. Metal surfaces show an aged grey patina with frame showintg traces of case colors. The tall leaf on rear sight is broken and pewter forend tip is missing. Forend has a small chip on right at rear, butstock shows several grain cracks with some chipping around frame. A sling ring has been added to toe line. Serial number appears on barrel, frame and inside forend. Action and extractor housing show last three digits. Extractor handle has been modified and hammer spur shows a crack. Frame is slotted for a peep sight. A very early brown ballard with dual ignition breechblock. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Ballard
Model: Sporting
Serial Number: 20434
Caliber Info: .38RF
Gauge Info: .38RF