Description
Item Description
Model: Ballard
Serial: 32661
Date of Manufacture: 1881-1891
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23" Heavy Octagon
Optics/Sights: Lyman Target Globe Front/Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Straight Wood Stock and Smooth Wood Forend
Action: Ballard
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ballard Rifle was a single shot, breechloading longarm used during the late American Civil War by Kentucky volunteers.
The Ballard Rifle was designed and patented by Charles H. Ballard in November 1861 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Variants were built by Ball & Williams (1862–1865), Dwight Chapin & Co. (1862–1863), and later by R. Ball & Co. (1865–1867), Merrimack Arms (1867–68), and Brown Manufacturing (1869–1873). The last and most successful maker was J.M. Marlin Firearms Co., who built more models than any predecessor (1870–1890).
The Ballard rifle had over 20 variants during its 29-year lifespan. The No. 1 Hunter's Model was first introduced in 1875 for the .44 rimfire caliber. The No. 1 would later be produced in .44 rimfire, .45-70 Government, .44 Ballard Long, & .44 Ballard Extra Long. This version along with the No. 5+1⁄2 Montana are known for being one of the main rifles used to hunt buffalo. Other variants included the No. 1+3⁄4¾ Hunter's Model, No. 2 Sporting Model, No. 5 Pacific Model, and the No. 5+1⁄2 Montana Model.
Condition and Contents:As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Marlin is in GREAT condition showing less than normal indications of consumer use and handling over the years.
Return Policy:
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