SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD #6-1/2 RIGBY OFF HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 28170. Cal. 38-55. Beautiful target rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, windgauge globe front sight and a replacement mid-range vernier tang sight. Bbl has three Rigby flats over the chamber area that are lightly engraved with the top flat also engraved with the Ballard name draped around a double ended arrow. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a bugling bull elk on the left side and a standing cow elk on the right side, both with very detailed background scenes. Both vignettes are surrounded by very detailed and shaded foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background which are then surrounded by heart shaped borders. Engraving extends over the top 3 flats of the rebated & faceted receiver and down on to the top tang. Mounted with extremely high figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered round forearm that has carved horn forend tip and serpentine grip buttstock with cheek piece and nickel plated steel Swiss buttplate. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle in Mar. 1988 from Eldon Stephens of Great Falls, MT. These rifles are rarely ever found in completely orig configuration as the shooters of the day tended to alter them to suit their own convenience. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with some light freckles of surface rust; receiver, lever, breech block & hammer show silvered case colors with light surface rust. Stock has a series of obligatory cracks in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with normal nicks, scratches & dings, shows wear on the sharp edges and cheek piece and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Buttplate and screws have been re-nickeled. 4-53972 JR70 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2150

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2150	$5,750.00	SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD #6-1/2 RIGBY OFF HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 28170. Cal. 38-55. Beautiful target rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, windgauge globe front sight and a replacement mid-range vernier tang sight. Bbl has three Rigby flats over the chamber area that are lightly engraved with the top flat also engraved with the Ballard name draped around a double ended arrow. Receiver is beautifully engraved, probably by Conrad Ulrich with the vignette of a bugling bull elk on the left side and a standing cow elk on the right side, both with very detailed background scenes. Both vignettes are surrounded by very detailed and shaded foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background which are then surrounded by heart shaped borders. Engraving extends over the top 3 flats of the rebated & faceted receiver and down on to the top tang. Mounted with extremely high figured French or Circassian walnut with checkered round forearm that has carved horn forend tip and serpentine grip buttstock with cheek piece and nickel plated steel Swiss buttplate. Accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle in Mar. 1988 from Eldon Stephens of Great Falls, MT. These rifles are rarely ever found in completely orig configuration as the shooters of the day tended to alter them to suit their own convenience. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 90% orig blue with some light freckles of surface rust; receiver, lever, breech block & hammer show silvered case colors with light surface rust. Stock has a series of obligatory cracks in the wrist, otherwise wood is sound with normal nicks, scratches & dings, shows wear on the sharp edges and cheek piece and overall retains about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Buttplate and screws have been re-nickeled. 4-53972 JR70 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2150 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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SCARCE MARLIN BALLARD #6-1/2 RIGBY OFF HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.