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Antique Marlin Ballard NO 4 Perfection, .38-55 Caliber, Lever Action, 30" octagon barrel, Made in 1891 - RARE
Guns International #: 101662555 Seller's Inventory #: F4362
Category: Ballard Rifles - Marlin Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Borderview
Company: BORDERVIEW International Firearm Logistics
Member Since: 3/16/16
State: Washington
Zip: 98264
Country: United States
Phone: (877) 947-4867
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Handguns $30 (USPS Priority Mail), Long Guns $40 (UPS Ground) [insurance included for purchase price up to $5,000 value; additional insurance available on request]
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card (3.5% fee), Certified Check, Money Order, Wire Transfer, Personal or Business Check (by prior approval and with additional hold)
Description:
****SALE PENDING 6/8/2021****SOLD
*** NEW PRICE $3800.00 ***
Here we present a beautiful RARE Marlin Ballard No. 4 “Perfection” lever action rifle, chambered in .38-55 caliber. This rifle was manufactured in 1891 (Antique - no FFL required).
This single shot rifle features a stunning wood stock with crescent style buttplate. The 30 inch octagon barrel retains a pleasing bluing and is in very fine condition.
Markings on receiver read “Marlin Fire Arms CO. New Haven CT. U.S.A. / Ballard’s. Patent. Nov 5. 1851.” This rilfe has a folding tang rear sight.
"The first Marlin-made Ballards made their debut in 1875. Between the years 1875 and 1891 J.M. Marlin and the later Marlin Firearms Company offered over twenty different models of the Ballard single shot rifle. This is the No. 4 Perfection Model. Dating from 1876, this model, subsequently known as the "Perfection", was intended for hunting in .38, .40, .44, .45 and .50 center-fire, and usually had open Rocky Mountain sights. So called "Everlasting Shells", specifically intended for reloading, were recommended for the No. 4. It had an octagonal barrel (26-32 inches) and an extra-heavy heavy case hardened receiver. By 1881-82, guns had been chambered for the proprietary .32-40, .38-50, .38-55, .40-63, .40-65, .40-70 and .44-75 Ballard cartridges, plus .44-77 Sharps and .45-70 or .50-70 Government patterns. In 1883, however, Marlin had reduced the options to .32-40, .38-55 or .40-65 only."
Marlin-Ballard rifles were and are well known for their accuracy and workmanship. This rifle is no exception to that, a beautiful, interesting piece for any collector to own.
Please see photos for more on condition details, and contact us with any questions. This firearm does not include any unattached accessories.
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While we do our best to visually inspect all firearms, the Buyer is responsible for determining if a used gun is safe to shoot.
The firearms offered have not been test fired, and we recommend that you should have any used firearm inspected by a gunsmith prior to shooting.
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SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .38-55 Winchester
Manufacturer: Marlin Fire Arms CO. - Ballard
Model: Ballard No.4 Perfection