RARE MARLIN BALLARD #4-1/2 A-1 MID-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 1815. Cal. 40-65 Ballard Everlasting. Scarce Ballard rifle with 30″ medium weight oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, no provision for a rear sight and an orig, short base mid-range vernier tang sight with 3-3/4″ staff. Receiver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with the large panel on the left side engraved “Ballard A 1” and “Mid-Range” on the right side. Both panels are surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with nicely figured, light colored European walnut with slim checkered forearm that has carved horn schnable tip and a serpentine grip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by its orig black leather covered, dark green velvet lined sight case for the sights on this rifle plus four extra front sight inserts. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle from well known old time dealer, Ray Saign, of Minneapolis, MN in Apr. 1973. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 30-50% dull orig blue mixed spotting; receiver retains faded case colors with rust spotting, as does the lever, hammer and breech block. Stock has a small screw hole in top of the wrist which has caused a 1-1/2″ crack, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and overall retains 88-90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. Sight case is missing one small corner of the leather covering and shows edge wear, a few nicks & dings with very lightly faded interior. 4-53973 JR72 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2151

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2151	$5,750.00	RARE MARLIN BALLARD #4-1/2 A-1 MID-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 1815. Cal. 40-65 Ballard Everlasting. Scarce Ballard rifle with 30″ medium weight oct bbl, nickel silver Rocky Mountain front sight, no provision for a rear sight and an orig, short base mid-range vernier tang sight with 3-3/4″ staff. Receiver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with the large panel on the left side engraved “Ballard A 1” and “Mid-Range” on the right side. Both panels are surrounded by light foliate arabesque patterns. Mounted with nicely figured, light colored European walnut with slim checkered forearm that has carved horn schnable tip and a serpentine grip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by its orig black leather covered, dark green velvet lined sight case for the sights on this rifle plus four extra front sight inserts. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows he purchased this rifle from well known old time dealer, Ray Saign, of Minneapolis, MN in Apr. 1973. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 30-50% dull orig blue mixed spotting; receiver retains faded case colors with rust spotting, as does the lever, hammer and breech block. Stock has a small screw hole in top of the wrist which has caused a 1-1/2″ crack, otherwise wood is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and overall retains 88-90% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. Sight case is missing one small corner of the leather covering and shows edge wear, a few nicks & dings with very lightly faded interior. 4-53973 JR72 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2151 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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RARE MARLIN BALLARD #4-1/2 A-1 MID-RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.