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"Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. Ballard Rifle (AL5674)
Guns International #: 102567868 Seller's Inventory #: AL5674
Category: Ballard Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (713) 781-1960
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 7240
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"Merrimack manufactured Ballard firearms from 1867 to 1869. This 44 rimfire caliber sporting rifle has a 26"" octagon barrel which has a very good bore with bright shiny rifling and a few areas of light erosion. The barrel has a pleasing smooth brown patina. It is equipped with a blade front sight and a two position rear sight (one leaf broken). In addition, a tang peep sight is installed. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the caliber, No. 44, and the serial number which is matching on the frame and forend. The frame is silvered with brown staining. It is marked MERRIMACK ARMS & MFG. CO. over NEWBURYPORT MASS. over BALLARD'S PATENT over NOV. 5, 1861 (somewhat indistinct due to a light stamping and light surface oxidation). The stocks are very good with usage dents and dings and what appears to be original varnish. The action functions correctly. Six companies manufactured Ballard firearms over about 30 years starting with the Ball & Williams Civil War era arms. The majority were made by Marlin between 1875 and 1891. The Merrimack Arms Ballard had a fairly low production of about 2,200. This rifle will nicely fit your single shot or Ballard collection.
Price: $1,450.00
Antique: Yes