Original U.S. Marlin Ballard Patent Large Bore Special Order High End Sharpshooter's Rifle made in 1866 Spanish Militaria There is no major damage

There is no major damage that we can see

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Length: approximately 40 inches closed

and there look to be remnants of a maker mark and size over the left ear

Original U.S. Marlin Ballard Patent Large Bore Special Order High End Sharpshooter's Rifle made in 1866 Spanish Militaria There is no major damageOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This has to be seen and handled to be justly appreciated. It is in really excellent condition, and comes fully Factory engraved with Deer and Buffalo Bison featured on either side of the frame. It bears serial number 12308 on the bottom front of the receiver, indicating 1886 manufacture. The MASSIVE Octagonal heavily blued barrel is 28 3 4" in length, with an added 1 3 4" round front section made from bright steel, which