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RARE Post-Civil War Antique C.H. BALLARD DERINGER .41 RF Factory Engraved Low Three Digit “444” Serial Number -Truly Scarce Engraved Example!
Guns International #: 102987091 Seller's Inventory #: 240801
Category: Derringer Antique - Antique Pistols - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
RARE Post-Civil War Antique C.H. BALLARD DERINGER .41 RF Factory Engraved
Low Three Digit “444” Serial Number -Truly Scarce Engraved Example!
Here we present an antique Engraved C.H. Ballard Single Shot Deringer, made circa 1870, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Charles H. Ballard made significant contributions to the firearms industry by designing, patenting, and producing a .41 rimfire caliber derringer with a unique latching system. The latching system was patented in 1867 by Ballard and was also later licensed by Marlin! Production of the derringer commenced around 1870, with estimates suggesting that only a few thousand units were manufactured, and these were further divided into a limited number of variations. Factory engraved variations are exponentially more scarce.
The pistol was designed to be a tiny but potent self-defense tool, being only 5 inches long and carrying one shot of .41 caliber rimfire ammunition. Its tip-up barrel and automatic extractor made loading and unloading easy.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. It appears the hinge pin is either repaired, or a replacement. Numbers match. Solid grips. Sharply engraved frame. Barrel engravings are worn. “BALLARD’S” is marked atop the barrel but has faded.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .41 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2400
#240801
SOLD
Antique: Yes