July 24-25, 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2015
These rifles were manufactured by the Brown Manufacturing Co. from 1869 to 1873. It is a continuation of the Ballard production. This is the military style rifle. Features three barrel bands with a 30" round barrel, two piece full length walnut stock, single shot percussion .45 caliber. This rifle remains in fine all original condition. Top of the barrel is stamped "No. 46" to designate model. Has a two leaf folding rear sight, dove-tail front sight. Barrel is a pleasing mix of blue-brown patina, smooth with just some minor freckling. The frame has silvered out to a dull gun metal grey. Walnut stocks are very good with no cracks and some minor chips and abrasions. Has original sling swivels. Very good, strong and clean rifled bore. Perfect action. Wonderful early Ballard.