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Pope-Ballard custom single-shot target rifle, .32-40 caliber, with bullet starter, false muzzle, d

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Pope-Ballard custom single-shot target rifle,  .32-40 caliber, with bullet starter, false  muzzle, d
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Pope-Ballard custom single-shot target rifle, .32-40 caliber, with bullet starter, false muzzle, double-set triggers, fancy deluxe burl walnut stock, double set triggers with wood panel insert in extended lever.Adjustable windage and elevation Pope-type tang sight, adjustable front sight. Period engraved action showing deluxe Nimschke style scrolls. Action #7716, barrel is marked “Stevens-Pope”, J. Stevens address. Thebottom of the barrel is marked P-571, and “13/124”. The barrel measures 30” and is of medium to slightly heavy weight. The action shows 30-50% toning case hardening. The barrel shows some drifting at the edges. Thestock shows a radical drop and is well made in the 1900-1920 era in styling. The metal surfaces are in very good condition, the wood is also very good. The false muzzle is numbered to match. The forend shows two drill holes for palm rest (not included). The action is tight, bore fine to excellent, still bright. From the John Goodlad collection. Est: $1,750 - $3,500