.38 RF, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 15998. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock and forend. Dual ignition rimfire / percussion falling block sporting rifle. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: MERWIN & BRAY AGT'S / NEW YORK and on the right side BALLARD'S PATENT / NOV. 5, 1861. Standard barrel-mounted leaf sight; tang-mounted peep sight and folding globe / blade front sight. Condition: Fine to very fine. Retains some original blue on the barrel, which shows significant thinning and fading. Case hardened frame retaining most of the original, vibrant colors, with some fading and dulling. Buttplate and nosecap with more fading and loss. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore. Stock retains most of the varnish but shows some bumps, dings and mars.
.38 RF, 26" octagonal barrel, S/N 15998. Blued and case hardened finish, walnut stock and forend. Dual ignition rimfire / percussion falling block sporting rifle. Left side of receiver marked in two lines: MERWIN & BRAY AGT'S / NEW YORK and on the right side BALLARD'S PATENT / NOV. 5, 1861. Standard barrel-mounted leaf sight; tang-mounted peep sight and folding globe / blade front sight. Condition: Fine to very fine. Retains some original blue on the barrel, which shows significant thinning and fading. Case hardened frame retaining most of the original, vibrant colors, with some fading and dulling. Buttplate and nosecap with more fading and loss. Mechanically functional, fine bright bore. Stock retains most of the varnish but shows some bumps, dings and mars.
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