Manufactured by J. M. Marlin. .38-50 Ballard. Barrel number matches. Rifle is in excellent-plus condition. Bore is about mint; 30" barrel retains 95% bright factory blue. Receiver engraved "Ballard 1A Midrange". Metal is smooth, with hints of case color; engraving is excellent. Deluxe wood, also excellent, with pistol grip, checkered stock, bakelite pistol grip cap. Checkered forearm with horn cap. Fitted with barrel sight, but no evidence of its ever having had a tang sight; lacks wind gauge front sight. Swiss buttplate. A very scarce and extremely attractive single shot. $8950
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