MARLIN BALLARD TARGET RIFLE.

MARLIN BALLARD TARGET RIFLE. SN 11559. Cal. 32-40 ? 30″ 1/3 Octagon to round unmarked bbl is fitted with scope mounting blocks. J. Stevens scope with post and dot reticle is in micrometer rings. Typical Ballard action is fitted with double set triggers and aftermarket nickel-plated spurred Schuetzen operating lever. Action is engraved with large shaded scroll with hart border and central circular renditions of bear on left side, and stag on right. Nicely marbled and figured stock with sculpted right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering, measures 13-1/2″ over heavy nickel-plated brass Schuetzen buttplate. Schnabeled forend is nicely checkered, a bit finer than buttstock, and is fitted with T-handled palm rest. Weight: 15 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of its rust blue. Action is mostly gray brown patina. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish with many areas rubbed through, and numerous marks. Some plating has lifted on hooks of buttplate, and spurs of trigger guard. Scope retains 10 – 20% orig blue. Optics are slightly cloudy. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Hammer won’t cock. Triggers set. 4-44098 MGM252 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2055B	$4,025.00	MARLIN BALLARD TARGET RIFLE. SN 11559. Cal. 32-40 ? 30″ 1/3 Octagon to round unmarked bbl is fitted with scope mounting blocks. J. Stevens scope with post and dot reticle is in micrometer rings. Typical Ballard action is fitted with double set triggers and aftermarket nickel-plated spurred Schuetzen operating lever. Action is engraved with large shaded scroll with hart border and central circular renditions of bear on left side, and stag on right. Nicely marbled and figured stock with sculpted right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering, measures 13-1/2″ over heavy nickel-plated brass Schuetzen buttplate. Schnabeled forend is nicely checkered, a bit finer than buttstock, and is fitted with T-handled palm rest. Weight: 15 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains most of its rust blue. Action is mostly gray brown patina. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish with many areas rubbed through, and numerous marks. Some plating has lifted on hooks of buttplate, and spurs of trigger guard. Scope retains 10 – 20% orig blue. Optics are slightly cloudy. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Hammer won’t cock. Triggers set. 4-44098 MGM252 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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