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Earliest Number 4 Marlin Ballard

Serial Number: 984, Caliber: .44-77 (without caliber markings); Barrel: 30" inches; LOP: 13.5 inches; Weight: 9 pounds.
Parts and tooling from the Brown Ballard were used by John Marlin to make this No. 4 rifle.
Full View, Left Side - Note:  Early style sculpted forend tip
Full View, Left Side - Note: Early style sculpted forend tip
Receiver, Right Side - Note: Non rebated frame and Hammer and Trigger leftover from Brown parts
Receiver, Right Side - Note: Non rebated frame and Hammer and Trigger leftover from Brown parts
Receiver, Left Side - Note:  Brown hammer and trigger from leftover Brown parts
Receiver, Left Side - Note: Brown hammer and trigger from leftover Brown parts
Action Open
Action Open
Receiver Markings, Left Side
Receiver Markings, Left Side
Receiver Markings, Detail
Receiver Markings, Detail
Serial Number
Serial Number
Receiver, Top View
Receiver, Top View
Barrel, Top View
Barrel, Top View
Muzzle & Front Globe Sight - Note:  Scarce Marlin globe front sight
Muzzle & Front Globe Sight - Note: Scarce Marlin globe front sight
Tang Sight, Rear View - Note:  Early short base tang sight
Tang Sight, Rear View - Note: Early short base tang sight
Tang Sight, Side View - Note:  Early short base tang sight
Tang Sight, Side View - Note: Early short base tang sight
Buttstock, Right Side
Buttstock, Right Side
Buttstock, Left Side - Note:  Early style crescent buttplate
Buttstock, Left Side - Note: Early style crescent buttplate
Buttplate - Note:  Early style crescent buttplate
Buttplate - Note: Early style crescent buttplate