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Ball & Williams Ballard Cal: .44 RF SN: 839

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Ball & Williams Ballard Cal: .44 RF SN: 839
Blued pivoting drop-block lever actuated carbine with a 22" octagon and round barrel, 2-leaf rear sight marked for 100 and 500 yards and an aperture marked for 250 yards, knurled manual extractor actuator stud, sling swivels, steel buttplate and wood furniture. Barrel is stamped, "Merwin & Bray, Agts New York", "Ballard's Patent Nov. 5, 1861", "Ball & Williams Worcester Mass." and "839". The finish on the barrel is a brown patina with some past pin prick pitting near the front sight. The receiver is a mottled brown and grey with a few scratches and it is stamped "839" also. Barrel band/front sling swivel is loose and a brown patina. Action works well. Hammer may fire both rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Wood is very dark with rubs and scratches and a chip missing beside the extractor actuator stud. It has shrunk away from the toe of the buttplate. Bore is bright and shiny with lots of sharp rifling. Condition is very good as antique. *Antique Firearm*