SCARCE BALLARD NO. 6 SCHUTZEN OFF-HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SCARCE BALLARD NO. 6 SCHUTZEN OFF-HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 5970. Cal. 38-55. Wonderful heavy target rifle with 30″ oct bbl, ivory bead combination front sight, no provision for rear sight and has a thick base vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. It has dbl set triggers and a ring lever with spur. Mounted with very highly figured Claro or French walnut with checkered horn tipped semi-schnable forearm and heavy target stock with checkered wrist & cheekpiece and a heavy nickeled brass Swiss buttplate numbered to this rifle. Receiver has usual Marlin markings. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with some areas turning plum and a spot or two of light rust. Receiver & lever retain 75-80% dull orig nickel with spotted light discoloration and buttplate retains virtually all of its orig nickel. Stock has a few cracks in wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a bruise on forearm and minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some minor roughness just in front of chamber. 4-59682 JR118 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3091	$4,600.00	SCARCE BALLARD NO. 6 SCHUTZEN OFF-HAND SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 5970. Cal. 38-55. Wonderful heavy target rifle with 30″ oct bbl, ivory bead combination front sight, no provision for rear sight and has a thick base vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. It has dbl set triggers and a ring lever with spur. Mounted with very highly figured Claro or French walnut with checkered horn tipped semi-schnable forearm and heavy target stock with checkered wrist & cheekpiece and a heavy nickeled brass Swiss buttplate numbered to this rifle. Receiver has usual Marlin markings. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with some areas turning plum and a spot or two of light rust. Receiver & lever retain 75-80% dull orig nickel with spotted light discoloration and buttplate retains virtually all of its orig nickel. Stock has a few cracks in wrist, otherwise wood is sound with a bruise on forearm and minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some minor roughness just in front of chamber. 4-59682 JR118 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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