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Guns International #: 101581837
Seller's Inventory #: 201341
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Guns International #: 101581837
Category - Civil War Carbines
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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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
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1053
Total Listings: 42363
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique CIVIL WAR Era BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD .44 Caliber Rimfire CARBINE Scarce Carbine Used by State Militias!
Description: Antique CIVIL WAR Era BALL & WILLIAMS BALLARD .44 Caliber Rimfire CARBINE Scarce Carbine Used by State Militias! Here we present an antique Ball & Williams Ballard Carbine in .44 Rimfire, made circa 1862 by Ball & Williams in Worcester, Massachusetts. Manufactured from 1862 to 1865, Ball & Williams received a U.S. Government contract for 5,000 of these carbines in January of 1864. They delivered 1,000 by March 16, 1864 and 500 by August 1, 1864 before forfeiting the balance of the contract because of higher prices from their Kentucky contracts. 1,200 were sent to Vermont and another 600 were rejected by the government and sold on the open market. The barrel is marked "BALL & WILLIAMS / Worcester Mass.", MERWIN & BRAY AGTS / N. Y., and "BALLARDS PATENT / NOV. 5, 1861". It is equipped with sling swivels and a pinched blade front sight and a two-leaf folding rear sight graduated to 500 yards. The Ballard design was one of the favorite long arms during the Civil War period, though production numbers do not necessarily reflect it. The original designer was Charles H. Ballard and his agents Merwin & Bray oversaw production between several different companies. It was a simple, single-shot falling block action and was one of the early guns that would fire a metallic cartridge. Though many of these were purchased by the state of Kentucky, this model was not made for a specific contract, state or otherwise, like many others. However, this was made during the war period and may very well have been thrust into a militia role. The overall condition is good. The action is strong and crisp. The bore is in good shape. There is an old repair through the stock at the wrist, and there is just a little side to side movement at that point. The lever hangs just slightly due to the retaining tab being just a little too worn. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 22 inches. Caliber: .44 Rimfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2135 #201341 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101581837
Seller's Inventory #: 201341
Guns International #: 101581837
Seller's Inventory #: 201341
Guns International #: 101581837
Seller's Inventory #: 201341
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