^Lot 3055 CUSTOM SCHEUTZEN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE MADE FROM

MARLIN BALLARD'S PATENT ACTION. Cal. appears to be 38-55. S# 20614. Unmarked 31" bbl. w/ slightly recessed target crown & 2 sets of drilled & tapped holes for target blocks. Marlin Ballard's Patent action w/ tall vernier tang sight; approx. 1881-1891 mfg. Pistol grip walnut buttstock w/ beavertail cheekpiece & Scheutzen buttplate. CONDITION: barrel has very good appearance with scattered peppery oxidation. Action has faded case colors with scattered light marks. Very good wood finish with large crack left side wrist & light marks. Buttplate has large portions of faded nickel finish showing mustard brass patina. Buttplate screws are protruding. Very good rifling. (01-29024/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-500.