heavy rat tail!

[7mmBRmostly]

Ballard No. 3 Gallery 22cal made approx 1876-88 by Marlin. Rat tail and scooped style receiver. Missing fore-end Action works as it should except extractor is stuck in there. Forgot to photo rear bbl face; chamber mouth is poor, would need bbl re-lined anyway and lever pivot should be repaired. Rear of firing pin is perfect. Breechblock face is hidden from view even when open. It is heavy! Non-restricted status; originally chambered in either 22 Short or 22 Long (can't easily tel which)
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[tiriaq]

You have an interesting project ahead of you!