Rare Marlin Ballard No. 7 A-1
Rare Marlin Ballard No. 7 A-1 ''Extra'' long range rifle in 44-100. This is one of the rarest of the Ballard models. According to ''Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms'' this model was a custom-made version to the customer's specifications. The ''Rigby'' type barrel measures 34'' and has raised ribs at the breech where it joins the frame. The very fancy engraving has an American Eagle above arrow heads with scroll engraving and Marlin Ballard patent at top. The right side is totally done in fancy scroll which extends over the top of the frame. The stock and forearm have highly figured wood with excellent bold crisp checkering. The stock ends in a shotgun style horn butt plate. The stock is also fitted with a sight mount on the toe of butt. The Creedmore Vernier sights are in an original fitted sight box labeled ''Ballard Rifle''. The barrel blue is somewhat worn to a deep metal patina; the bore is excellent and bright. A very rare and impressive Marlin Ballard in original condition. The screw which holds the peep sight to mount is missing. Serial # 2184. NICS check required. Provenance: The DeQuillfeldt family of Long Island.
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Rare Marlin Ballard No. 7 A-1 ''Extra'' long range rifle in 44-100. This is one of the rarest of the Ballard models. According to ''Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms'' this model was a custom-made version to the customer's specifications. The ''Rigby'' type barrel measures 34'' and has raised ribs at the breech where it joins the frame. The very fancy engraving has an American Eagle above arrow heads with scroll engraving and Marlin Ballard patent at top. The right side is totally done in fancy scroll which extends over the top of the frame. The stock and forearm have highly figured wood with excellent bold crisp checkering. The stock ends in a shotgun style horn butt plate. The stock is also fitted with a sight mount on the toe of butt. The Creedmore Vernier sights are in an original fitted sight box labeled ''Ballard Rifle''. The barrel blue is somewhat worn to a deep metal patina; the bore is excellent and bright. A very rare and impressive Marlin Ballard in original condition. The screw which holds the peep sight to mount is missing. Serial # 2184. NICS check required. Provenance: The DeQuillfeldt family of Long Island.
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