BROWN MFG. CO. BALLARD'S PATENT - WITH- GRIP- EXTRACTOR
Guns International #: 100878807 Seller's Inventory #: BROWN.-BALLARD-SPORTING RIFLE #20365
Category: Antique Rifles - Single Shot - Ballard Rifles

Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Verified Seller
Seller: Vintage Antique Weapons
Member Since: 2/8/11
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 267-7011
Fax: (541) 267-7011
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: U.S.P.S M.O. or Bank Cashiers Chk. Personal Check with hold



Description:
This is a nice "BROWN MANUFACTURING COMPANY " Deluxe Sporting Rifle with the "RARE",  "Checkered Grip Extractor" , which is found only on early production Brown Rifles. Less than 50  believed to be in existence! This  This  rifle takes  .44"Extra Long"  CF cartridges. 16 cartridges are included.  THis has the "Deluxe" wood on the  the Forearm and Buttstock. Beautiful figure in wood! Looks to have had one professional repair to the toe. Very Well Done!  Has a 28" octagon barrel and the bore and action are excellent . Barrel metal is all brown patina.  Shows some scale/pitting on outside of barrel.  Serial Number is #20365 and Is marked on top of the frame and on top of ths barrel. Frame is marked on left hand side, "BROWN MFG. CO. NEWBURYPORT MASS./BALLARD'D PATENT /NOV. 5, 1861". It is hard to read, but it is all there. Has a small rear dovetail ladder sight and it  lays down to use a sight notch. Has a dovetail, with brass blade,  front sight. The hammer and protected areas of the falling block still show some Case Color. The original plated  finish on the frame is still mostly still intact.  Plated finish on lever , forearm nose cap and buttplate show small amount of  finish remaining.  Buyer pays $45.00 shipping to lowe 48 states. I accept USPS Money Orders and Bank Cashier's Check. Will accept Personal check, with shipping hold. Layaway Availiblel !   ANTIQUE

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: BROWN MFG. CO.
Model: SPORTING RIFLE
Serial Number: Serial # 20365
Caliber Info: .44 CF
Bore: 28 inches
Chambers: SINGLE
Ejectors: THUMB- EJECT
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Barrels: ONE
Barrel Type: octagon
Action: Lever Action
Triggers: one
Stock: WALNUT
Fore End: walnut
Finish: PATINA9
Weight: 9 lbs.
Sights: dovetail
Manufacture Date: 1861-62
Extras: 16 cartridges