RARE RIGBY MARKED BALLARD NO. 3 GALLERY MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

RARE RIGBY MARKED BALLARD NO. 3 GALLERY MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 32628. Cal. 22 Long. Fine lightweight little rifle with 26″ tapered oct bbl, Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and a thick base tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with a very fancy hard rubber buttplate missing its teat. Top flat over chamber area of bbl is engraved “JOHN RIGBY & CO DUBLIN & LONDON”. All parts are matching numbered except buttplate which is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong bright orig blue with a few scattered spots of light surface etching. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded, but still bright on right side and turning gray on left side with brilliant colors in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains virtually all of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59550 JR122 (4,000-6,000)

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
	3093	$2,300.00	RARE RIGBY MARKED BALLARD NO. 3 GALLERY MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 32628. Cal. 22 Long. Fine lightweight little rifle with 26″ tapered oct bbl, Beach’s ivory bead combination front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and a thick base tang sight with 3″ staff. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm & straight stock with a very fancy hard rubber buttplate missing its teat. Top flat over chamber area of bbl is engraved “JOHN RIGBY & CO DUBLIN & LONDON”. All parts are matching numbered except buttplate which is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong bright orig blue with a few scattered spots of light surface etching. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded, but still bright on right side and turning gray on left side with brilliant colors in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains virtually all of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59550 JR122 (4,000-6,000) 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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