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Marlin Ballard Patent Single Shot Rifle With Swiss Butt

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Marlin Ballard Patent Single Shot Rifle With Swiss Butt
Equipped with an adjustable globe front sight and a tang mounted mid-range elevation adjustable peep sight, with an empty dovetail rear sight slot and "32-40" marked on the upper flat. The left side of the receiver shows the Marlin address and Ballard patent markings, with a casehardened breechblock and trigger guard lever. Checkered pistol grip stock with a Schnabel tip firearm, raised cheekpiece and a Swiss style buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32-40
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 32314
Condition: Very good, with traces of the original blue finish, showing streaks of brown patina and scattered spotting and handling marks on the barrel, along with a mixed brown and gray patina on the receiver. Stock is very good, with mild pressure dents and scuffs. Mechanically fine.