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Scarce Civil War US Contract Model 1864 Ballard Carbine by Ball & Williams
Guns International #: 103399720 Seller's Inventory #: 52200
Category: Civil War Carbines - Ballard Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1391
Total Number of Listings: 25246
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #9825, .38 RF, 22" part octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore. This carbine has matching numbers on the frame, barrel, and breech-block, with the metal retaining traces of the original blue on protected areas, and a mellow plum-brown patina on the balance. Mild silvering is present at the muzzle, along the edges of the facets, and on the projections and high surfaces. The "BALL & WILLIAMS / WORCESTER MASS. / MERWIN & BRAY AGT’S / NEW YORK" and "MM" US inspector markings of Miles Moulton are still clear and legible. Bright original nitre blue is still present on the protected portions of the block, and some original blue remains on the hammer. The smooth walnut forend and straight-wrist buttstock are in good-very good shape, with numerous minor handling marks and small blemishes scattered about the re-oiled finish, but the "MM" at the heel of the butt and the cartouche on the left side are still crisp and clear. Additionally, there is a short crack that extends rearward from the tip of the wrist tang along the left side of the comb. This is a really nice example of a desirable Civil War Ballard, and is in very good-near fine condition overall. It would make a great addition to any collection. Antique
Price: $3,995.00
Antique: Yes