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LOT 1083 Fine Marlin-Ballard No. 4 Perfection Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 10822, 38-50 cal., 30 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The No. 4 Perfection was a more utilitarian model meant primarily for
hunters and are very hard to find with considerable original finish. This rifle has a full octagon barrel marked
“38-50” (38-50 Ballard Everlasting) on top of the breech with matching number “10822” and an “S” on the underside beneath the forearm,
Beach front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, adjustable mid-range peep sight, two-line marked rebated forged action with a single trigger and ‘S’ style lever, straight grip with breech block matching numbered “10822”, standard smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% original blue finish on the barrel mixed with smooth brown patina on the balance, 40% plus original case colors on the attractive frame with some areas turned to a smooth gray patina, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine with some scattered light handling marks, one small chip at the tip of the comb,
and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,750
LOT 1084 Marlin Firearms Co. Ballard No. 5 Pacific Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 3326, 40-63 cal., 30 inch octagon bbl., casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. This model was manufactured around 1876 to
1891, and with this one being before 1881 with the two-line J. M. Marlin address and patent marking on the left side of the frame. It
has a blade front sight, elevation adjustable notch rear sight, and a peep sight fitted on the upper tang, ramrod pipes and a wooden cleaning rod, a Schnabel
forearm, double set triggers, loop lever, straight grip buttstock, and steel crescent buttplate. Barrel is chambered for the 40-63 Ballard Everlasting cartridge. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% original blue finish and faint original case colors with the balance a smooth dark grey patina. The wood is very good with a few hairline cracks
(forearm and wrist) and some scattered minor dings throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1085 Early Merrimack Arms Ballard Deluxe Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 19904, 38 cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Full octagon barrel with a dovetail front blade sight and a folding two leaf rear ladder sight. The straight grip action is not rebated and is marked “MERRIMACK ARMS & MFG. CO/NEWBURYPORT, MASS./BALLARDS PATENT/NOV 5 1861,” on the left side. Serial number on the
top flat and on the barrel and “No38” is marked ahead of the serial number. The breech block is made for Rim Fire and has a percussion
nipple (can fire a self contained metallic cartridge, loose power/ball ammunition or metallic cartridge ignited by percussion cap). The left side of the hammer is marked
“PATENTED JAN. 5, 1864”. Has the 6 o’clock extractor with operating lever in forearm. The stock and forearm are smooth American walnut with casehardened steel crescent buttplate and forearm tip. Sling swivels have been mounted on the under side of the barrel and on the stock. The barrel is blue and the remaining metal is casehardened.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel retains 70% original slightly faded blue with the balance a pleasing plum color. The frame retains 60% of the faded case colors with the remaining area having a smooth gray patina. The lever and buttplate have a mottled gray patina with a small amount of minor pitting on the toe. The wood is very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches. The action and extractor are tight. These Merrimack Arms Ballard Single Shot rifles are seldom found in this condition. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 1086 Lee Fire Arms Co. Single Shot Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 1815, 42 RF cal., 30 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. These rifles were designed by James Paris Lee, with
approximately 1,000 manufactured circa 1865-1866 by the Lee Fire Arms Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the hammer at half cock, the side swing barrel opens for loading from the right. It has a pinched blade front sight and fixed rear sight, “LEE’S FIRE ARMS CO.
MILWAUKEE, WIS./PATD JULY 22D 1862.” marked on top of the octagon barrel, matching serial numbers on the barrel and action, and smooth buttstock. CONDITION: Good with smooth brown patina overall, a few small patches of light pitting, and clear barrel markings. Stock is also very good with some scattered scratches and dents. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 1087 Allen & Wheelock Drop Breech Takedown Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 938, 40 cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 1,500- 2,000 of these rifles were manufactured c. 1860s-1870s by Allen & Wheelock and Ethan Allen & Co. Some were used by soldiers in the Civil War as privately purchased arms. Features a pinched blade front sight, the two-line address and patent marking on top of the barrel at the breech, an adjustable notch leaf rear sight on the frame, smooth forearm, and straight wrist buttstock. Matching serial number “938” marked on the lower tang, underside of the barrel, inside the forend, underside of the rear sight leaf, underside of the buttplate and rear of the buttstock. Includes a combination takedown tool inside the butt compartment. CONDITION: Very good with a dark coat of varnish on the metal surfaces, with traces of original blue finish on the barrel and hints of a bright surface on the frame underneath the varnish coat with some scattered patches of moderate surface corrosion, and sharp edges in the metal. Wood is fine, with a crack visible on the right behind the upper tang area, and some light handling marks and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900 81