Guns International #: 103049024
Seller's Inventory #: 3248

Category - Ballard Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique

Category
Ballard Rifles
Military Rifles - Antique

Civil War Era Ballard Ball & Williams Carbine In 44 Extra Long Rim Fire In Very Nice Condition

Description:
This Carbine was produced around 1863 to 1864. This Ballard carbine's Serial number is 5565. It is chambered to shoot the 44 extra long rimfire cartridge, It will also shoot the 44 Henry cartridge. This Ballard model was made by Ball & Williams Of Worcester Massachusetts. The bore is in very fine minty looking condition. This carbine is in fine original condition. The sights are original to this carbine. The manual ejector works fine. The receiver has traces of the original bluing. The barrel has most of the original finish intact. The action works smoothly with no issues. There is no cracks or wood damage to the stock and forend. There is no government inspector stamps or issue stamps present. There is some information that some of these carbines were issued to cavalry units during the war. This is a very interesting Civil War era carbine for the Civil War collector! Finding one of these carbines in this nice of condition is a true find!
Antique M.R. Consn. (3) F. No. 754 -25

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44 Rimfire
Manufacturer: Ball & Williams
Model: Carbine
Serial Number: 5565
Barrel Length: 22 Inch
Chambers: Very Fine
Ejectors: Manual
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Fine
Barrels: Carbine
Barrel Type: Military
Action: Single Action
Finish: Blued
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1863-1864

Price: $1,850.00