BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE.

BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF/44 Perc. SN 18331. Standard rifle with 28” oct bbl, globe front sight and standard Ballard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, shell grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. Receiver has Merrimack Arms marking. Top flat is marked “NO 44”. Top rear of receiver has been lightly filed in 1” x 1/2” area, no apparent reason. Hammer is patented dual ignition for both rimfire & percussion. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% slightly thinned orig blue with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 60-70% faded case colors with balance turned silver and a few spots of light rust. Stock has a crack in wrist and forearm is missing a sliver on left front edge with a small crack on right edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% strong orig varnish with usual handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some light pitting in front of chamber area. 4-30042 JR29 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	1141	$1,955.00	BALLARD SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 RF/44 Perc. SN 18331. Standard rifle with 28” oct bbl, globe front sight and standard Ballard ladder rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured, shell grain, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent steel buttplate. Receiver has Merrimack Arms marking. Top flat is marked “NO 44”. Top rear of receiver has been lightly filed in 1” x 1/2” area, no apparent reason. Hammer is patented dual ignition for both rimfire & percussion. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% slightly thinned orig blue with a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver retains 60-70% faded case colors with balance turned silver and a few spots of light rust. Stock has a crack in wrist and forearm is missing a sliver on left front edge with a small crack on right edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains about 90% strong orig varnish with usual handling & use marks. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some light pitting in front of chamber area. 4-30042 JR29 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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