Guns International #: 102167683
Seller's Inventory #: 10319
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Guns International #: 102167683
Category - Ballard Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Holly
Member Since: 3/11/08
State:
Florida
Country: United States
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: personal checks, business checks, US Postal money orders
BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, 44 RF
Description: REDUCED PRICE! Offered is an early Ball & Williams manufactured Ballard rifle, S.N. 10139; This fine condition Ballard rifle is chambered in the Ballard .44 RF caliber and is fitted with a 28” octagonal barrel measuring 1.125” at the breech and 0.935” at the muzzle; The barrel has a very good bright bore with scattered, very small minor pitting. The octagon barrel retains very sharp edges and has about 50% of the original bluing; the original front sight has been lost, and a period correct replacement is available with the purchase; the rear barrel sight is the folding leaf sight with three yardage settings, and the rifle has the correct rear tang sliding peep sight. The left side of the receiver has a double stamping: “BALL & WILLIAMS, Worchester, Mass.” together with “MERWYN & BRAY, AGT’S,, NEW YORK”. The right side of the receiver is stamped “BALLARD’S PATENT, NOV. 5,1861. The receiver, lever and trigger are aged to a pleasing plum/grey patina. The action is worked via the loop lever, which closes tight. The buttstock and forearm retain about all the original varnish and have a very few scattered, light handling marks. The forearm finishes with a brass end cap. The buttstock has a brass rifle plate, and all wood to metal fit is excellent. Price reduced to $1995. This rifle is a beautiful, well preserved example of the Ball & Williams manufactured Ballard rifle, and will be a welcome addition to any collector of Ballard patent firearms. Payment via certified bank check ONLY! No credit cards, PayPal, etc.; email me for all questions and/or requests for additional pictures. $100 for shipping to lower 48 (will be shipped in a hard case), supplemental shipping insurance, if requested, will be at the buyer’s expense. Thank you for your interestin this rifle. SOLD Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire Manufacturer: Ball & Williams Model: Ballard Serial Number: 10319 Barrel Length: 28 Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Very Good Barrel Type: Octagon Action: single shot Triggers: single Fore End: brass Butt Pad: brass Finish: varnish Sights: tang |
Guns International #: 102167683
Seller's Inventory #: 10319
Guns International #: 102167683
Seller's Inventory #: 10319