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J.M. Marlin Ballard 6 1/2
Feb 25th, 2011 at 7:28pm
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Here is one for the Ballard Boys. 

I have two J.M. Marlin Ballard 6 1/2 rifles that show somewhat different characteristics that make me wonder if one of the rifles perhaps has extra order features.

One rifle has finer engraving with more coverage including a game scene on the top receiver flat. The checkering is finer (more lines per inch) and covers a larger area. The stock looks like it could be rosewood, but I don't know how to tell for sure.

Were these differences just the whim of the engraver and stock maker?

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Bradford
  
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Reply #1 - Feb 25th, 2011 at 7:32pm
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Re: J.M. Marlin Ballard 6 1/2
Reply #5 - Feb 25th, 2011 at 10:24pm
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Bradford: Thank you for posting some beautiful rifles. Its quite possible that the answers to your questions are lost in time. Some questions just aren't answerable anymore with having all the records gone to the rifles. I sure would like to know also. That and the full story of all the owners of these beautiful works of art.
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Re: J.M. Marlin Ballard 6 1/2
Reply #6 - Feb 25th, 2011 at 11:24pm
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WOW!  Love those old Ballards!  I've always heard there are no two exactly alike. Especially in the higher grades like your 6 1/2s.   

Very very nice!   

Thanks for showing them.

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Reply #7 - Feb 26th, 2011 at 5:40am
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Both of those rifles seem to have special engraving, my 6 1/2 has pretty standard engraving, stamped heart outline & all.  ...MIKE...
  
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Reply #8 - Feb 26th, 2011 at 1:14pm
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Bradford,Beautiful examples of 6 1/2's,as well as engraving.Thanks for sharing photos--Fritz
  
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