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I have recently acquired a very nice Merrimack Arms. Co. Ballard sporting rifle. I normally collect only military arms, but the dual ignition intrigued me. It is a .44 rimfire, and can also be fired with a percussion cap, by making a hole in the fired case, and reloading. Kind of an ingenious...

Grüetzi! I recently won this fine specimen at auction and had thought I'd share it and ask a few questions. The bore is absolutely mint and possibly unfired. Judging by the condition of the case hardening, this rifle was tucked away someplace environmentally stable and forgotten. I am curious if...