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Ballard No.6 Schuetzen Off-Hand Target Rifle, J. M. Marlin
Guns International #: 100620092 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Ballard Rifles - Single Shot Rifles - American
Seller's Information
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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
Number of Active Listings: 67
Total Number of Listings: 4102
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
2) VERY RARE AND EARLY BALLARD No. 6 SCHUETZEN OFF-HAND TARGET RIFLE RIFLE, THIS MODEL ONLY MADE BY J. M. MARLIN IN VERY LIMITED NUMBERS FROM 1876-1880, CALIBER 40-65, a very seldom seen early Ballard match rifle, this is a big and heavy example with 30" octagon barrel that weighs a solid 13 lbs., fancy walnut stock and forend, both checkered, heavy brass Swiss butt plate, cheek piece, horn forend schnabble tip, special loop lever with double set triggers- all factory correct for this model, mid-range tang sight with globe pin-head front sight and no dovetail for any kind of rear barrel sight (correct), bottom of the forend has an uncleaned, mellow inletted brass plate for a palm rest (no palm rest, but they are being made today if someone wanted to place one on this rifle), dark receiver with some very faded dark case color remaining , fine deep aged barrel blue, exc. bore, tight action, double set triggers function properly- adjustment screw intact, exc. wood with one or two tiny age cracks coming back from the receiver- typical for these Ballards, correct J. M. Marlin markings and early serial number in the 2XXX range, matching number on barrel and receiver, these beautiful early target rifles from the golden age of match shooting rarely come up for sale, this one has a very attractive appearance.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: J. M. Marlin Ballard
Model: No.6 Schuetzen Off-Hand
Serial Number: 2XXX
Caliber Info: 40-65
Condition: fine+