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1864 Ballard Breechloading Single Shot Rifle Stamped Merwin & Bray 44 Rimfire
Merwin & Bray New York manufactured or marketed Ballard firearm.
This 44 rimfire caliber sporting rifle has a 24 inch octagon barrel which has a good
bore and a few areas of light erosion. The barrel has a pleasing smooth even patina.
It is equipped with a blade front sight and a two position rear sight (one leaf broken point).
The top flat of the barrel is marked with the caliber, No. 44, and the serial number 17313
which is matching on the frame and barrel.
The frame is silvered with staining. It is marked MERWIN & BRAY AGTS NEW YORK
The rear stock is in very good condition and has been restored.. no dents or cracks..
The forearm has wood loss on top edges of both sides plus numerous cracks - see pictures..
The action functions correctly and appears solid
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.
Joseph Merwin was involved with marketing and manufacturing revolvers as early
as 1856 when he formed an arms company known as Merwin & Bray.
This company folded after the end of the Civil War.
In 1868 Merwin formed a partnership with William and Milan Hulbert
This is an antique firearm.
Auction Location:
7048 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, British Columbia, V0M1A0, Canada
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Applicable Taxes: HST (13%) , BCGST (5%) , BCPST (7%) , SKGST (5%) , SKPST (6%) , ABGST (5%) , MBGST (5%) , MBPST (7%) , QUGST (5%) , QUPST (9.975%) , NLHST (15%) , NSHST (15%) , NBHST (15%) , PEHST (15%) , NTGST (5%) , YTGST (5%) , NUGST (5%)
As legally required we charge HST,PST, and/or GST based on which province your item is being shipped to. For ONTARIO 13% HST. PEI,NS,NFL,NB, 15% HST. BC, 5% GST + 7% PST. SK, 5% GST + 6% PST. MB 5% GST+ 7 % PST. QUE, 5% GST + 9.975% PST. YT,NWT,NU, 5% GST. USA and International no Canadian Taxes will be charged by us. But you may be charged Taxes and Duties from your government.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| Gst |
5% |
GST |
| PST |
7% |
PST |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
14% |
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