CIVIL WAR BALLARD MARTIAL CARBINE.

CIVIL WAR BALLARD MARTIAL CARBINE. SN 10898. Cal. 44. You are bidding on a rarely found martially marked and inspected Ballard carbine in the highest condition. These US contract carbines have known use in the Kentucky cavalry and also were used by Vermont State Militiamen following the raid on St. Albans, Vermont by a group of Confederates who escaped to Canada. This gun retains much of its orig finish on bbl, frame and other metal parts. This gun is properly marked on right side of frame “Ballard’s Patent / Nov. 5. 1861”. Opposite side of frame is marked “Ball & Williams / Worcester, Mass.” Below this marking is agent marking “Merwin & Bray / New York”. This agent stamp, as can be seen in photo, was not well struck and “Merwin” is not discernible. SN 10898 and secondary number 898 are found on several gun parts and all match. Inspector “MM” is found in well stuck cartouche on left side of buttstock. “MM” is also stuck on other metal parts including bbl, frame, breech and buttplate. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all orig blue finish. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Blued bbl band and lever retain only strong traces of bright blue. Blued frame and buttplate retain most of their finish, however it has turned to a plum color. Stocks are very good with raised grain. Inspector cartouche is bright and deep. Stock exhibits a few small dents and bruises. 4-38184 JS72 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2529	$5,462.50	CIVIL WAR BALLARD MARTIAL CARBINE. SN 10898. Cal. 44. You are bidding on a rarely found martially marked and inspected Ballard carbine in the highest condition. These US contract carbines have known use in the Kentucky cavalry and also were used by Vermont State Militiamen following the raid on St. Albans, Vermont by a group of Confederates who escaped to Canada. This gun retains much of its orig finish on bbl, frame and other metal parts. This gun is properly marked on right side of frame “Ballard’s Patent / Nov. 5. 1861”. Opposite side of frame is marked “Ball & Williams / Worcester, Mass.” Below this marking is agent marking “Merwin & Bray / New York”. This agent stamp, as can be seen in photo, was not well struck and “Merwin” is not discernible. SN 10898 and secondary number 898 are found on several gun parts and all match. Inspector “MM” is found in well stuck cartouche on left side of buttstock. “MM” is also stuck on other metal parts including bbl, frame, breech and buttplate. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains almost all orig blue finish. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Blued bbl band and lever retain only strong traces of bright blue. Blued frame and buttplate retain most of their finish, however it has turned to a plum color. Stocks are very good with raised grain. Inspector cartouche is bright and deep. Stock exhibits a few small dents and bruises. 4-38184 JS72 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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