MARLIN FIRE ARMS COMPANY BALLARD SINGLE SHOT RIFLE
Cal. 38 rimfire or centerfire. S# 18623. Bbl. 30" octagon. German silver blade Rocky Mountain front with sporting rear sight. The left side of the receiver has Marlin marking including the 1875 patent date that pertained to the reversible firing pin for rimfire or centerfire usage. Schnabel tipped forearm and straight grip Walnut stock with crescent steel butt plate. Mfg. 1881-1891. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing scattered handling marks. Stocks have a light coat of added finish over scratches, dents & marks. Breech block screw shows screw driver distortion. Dark pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. (01-29921/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
Cal. 38 rimfire or centerfire. S# 18623. Bbl. 30" octagon. German silver blade Rocky Mountain front with sporting rear sight. The left side of the receiver has Marlin marking including the 1875 patent date that pertained to the reversible firing pin for rimfire or centerfire usage. Schnabel tipped forearm and straight grip Walnut stock with crescent steel butt plate. Mfg. 1881-1891. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing scattered handling marks. Stocks have a light coat of added finish over scratches, dents & marks. Breech block screw shows screw driver distortion. Dark pitted bore retains largely intact rifling. (01-29921/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
