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THBBall and Williams Military Carbine
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.44RF, 22" octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 10033. Blued finish, military walnut stock and fore-end, carbine butt. Left side of receiver marked with two two-line stamps: BALL & WILLIAMS / Worscester, Mass. and MERWIN & BRAY AGT'S / NEW YORK. Right side marked in two lines: BALLARD'S PATENT / NOV. 5, 1861. Folding military leaf rear sight, blade front sight, open loop lever, single barrel band, sling swivels in toe and on barrel band. Appropriately marked with MM sub-inspections on the left barrel flat, receiver, and stock comb and with correct MM script cartouche at wrist. This carbine is part of a late Civil War contract for 5,000 guns that the Ordnance Department placed in 1864, however only 1,500 of the guns were delivered, 1,000 in March and 500 in August of that year. These guns are known in two serial number ranges, 6,600-6,800 and 9,800 to 10,500, and this example lands squarely in the middle of this second range. A scarce US martial Civil War carbine in a high state of preservation.
Fine, retaining much of the original thinning blue on the barrel which has blended with a smooth plum brown patina. Receiver mostly mottled gray patina on the sides with some original blue underneath. All markings clear and crisp. Very good bore, with scattered light pitting, Mechanically functional. Stock and fore-end about fine, with crisp checkering and clear inspection marks. Some minor bumps, dings and handling marks present. A really fine and crisp example of a desirable Ballard military carbine that is hard to find in this condition.Condition
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