March 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0323 Lot 2034
.44 RIMFIRE BALLARDS PATENT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE CIRCA 1863, serial no. 8299,

Product Details

.44 RIMFIRE BALLARD'S PATENT FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE CIRCA 1863, serial no. 8299, 24 in octagonal barrel with dovetailed blade front-sight and leaf battle sights, the falling block action is operated by an underlever and has a centre hammer, two piece walnut stock the butt with crescent butt plate, half forend with one barrel band, the action has been refinished with the loss of all markings, the butt with some well executed repairs and varnished over.



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Estimate £250-350

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament