Lot 3052 J.M. MARLIN BALLARD'S PATENT NO. 2 SINGLE SHOT
SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 44 W (44-40). S# 7453. Matching numbered oct. 30" bbl. German silver blade front sight, open rear dovetail & sliding tang sight. Replacement walnut forearm w/ original straight grip walnut buttstock w/ crescent buttplate. CONDITION: metal has brown/gray patina appearance with faint blue where rear sight was, peppery oxidation, edge wear & handling marks. Wood has fair worn appearance with large cracks at head of wrist. Bore shows worn rifling with pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (01-28333/MD). ANTIQUE. $500-700.
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