Photo View: (12-494) PRESENTATION MARLIN BALLARD OFF HAND RIFLE IN 32-40

This gun was presented to Horace King who was a member of the Wallace Gun Club. It was presented by the Pabst Brewing Co. for a shooting contest; his score was 55555. Beautiful little gun in superb cond with orig part oct 30" bbl, orig sights include globe front, folding staff tang and a Lyman super target spot 20X scope. Orig checkered walnut stocks are in exc cond with most orig varnish; Swiss style buttplate and cheekpiece are of Circassian grade walnut. Bbl retains 90% somewhat thinning blue, receiver retains 85-90% case colors. Guaranteed all orig with all matching numbers and an interesting inscription plaque on the stock. Shown on page 278 of the Ballard book by John Dutcher.

A $ 7,750