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Scarce Ballard Model 1861 Carbine Manufactured by Ball & Williams

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Carbines Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Scarce Ballard Model 1861 Carbine Manufactured by Ball & Williams
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Scarce Ballard Model 1861 Carbine Manufactured by Ball & Williams

This is an example of a Civil War era Ballard Carbine by Ball & Williams. The carbine has the two-piece split breechblock. The barrel is fitted with a folding leaf rear sight graduated to 500 yards. The serial number "9940" is located on the top flat of the barrel and receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked "BALL & WILLIAMS/Worcester Mass/MERWIN & BRAY, AGT'S/NEW YORK" and the right side is marked "BALLARD'S PATENT/NOV. 5. 1861." The majority of this production was to fill Civil War military orders. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a boxed "MM" cartouche on the left wrist and a period handmade leather buttplate.

Manufacture: Ball & Williams
Model: Ballard 1861
BBL: 22 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 RF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 9940

Very good plus. The carbine retains 20% original blue finish, turning a light brown patina with the balance thinning overall. The receiver retains 10% original case colors with the balance a mottled brown patina. The wood is good with a small chip in the upper left, dings and scratches throughout. The finish is thinning from use but cartouche is very clear. The markings are clear. The action is fine.