Guns International #: 102905061
Seller's Inventory #: MERZ80
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Guns International #: 102905061
Category - Ballard Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
FANTASTIC NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED CASED 3 BARREL SET BALLARD RIFLE
Description: Manufactured by Brown manufacturing Company of Newbury Port Mass. Pictured on page 36 of the Nimschke Engraving book by R L Wilson. It has the beautiful Nimschke style flowing scrollwork that is unmatchable. Absolutely flawless engraving. On the bottom of the frame is "LDN". Wood has a cheekpiece stock with most original varnish and a few handling mars. Rifle style buttplate that also has nice engraving. Beach's combination front sight, flip up rear sight and a folding tang sight. Barrels are 32 RF, 38 and 44. Fitted in a homemade oak case. Barrels retain most bright blue. Receiver has turned a smokey color with good traces of case color. This Ballard was in Norm Flayderman's collection for 20 years or more and then in my own collection for about 20 years. Just a fantastic outfit! Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $35,000.00 Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102905061
Seller's Inventory #: MERZ80
Guns International #: 102905061
Seller's Inventory #: MERZ80