BALLARD: THE GREAT AMERICAN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

BALLARD: THE GREAT AMERICAN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE - The complete listing of Ballard rifles from 1861 through the present day reproductions - All known models illustrated and described - Over 540 photographs and illustrations - Covers Ballards used in the Civil War, Western expansion movement, the Long Range Ballards used at Creedmoor, Ballard offhand and schuetzen rifles. - Customized Ballards by Pope Schoyen, Peterson, Zischang, and the other great early day gunsmiths TABLE OF CONTENTS:Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Charles Ballard and His Rifle The Patent Model Ballard The first manufacturer, Ball & Williams The sales agents, Merwin & Bray Chapter 2 Ball & Williams Ballards Early sporting rifles used on the frontier Military carbines and rifles used in the Civil War The percussion/rimfire system Chapter 3 Dwight, Chapin & Co. Ballards A Civil War contractor who made carbines and rifles Chapter 4 R. Ball & Co. Ballards A transitional company, successor to Ball & Williams Chapter 5 The Merrimack Ballards New ownership and a new manufacturing plant An improved rifle using a new frame and breechblock A shotgun is introduced Chapter 6 The Brown Ballards A time of experimentation The first centerfire rifles A takedown system A steel frame Color Insert Color Photos page c-1-c8 ) Chapter 7 The Marlin Ballard Era A greatly improved rifle with new ownership and manufacturing facility A new sales team Chapter 8 The No. 0 and No. 1 Hunting Rifles Using up old parts from prior manufacturers, and how these early rifles differed from the new Marlin-Ballards Chapter 9 The No. 1 1/2 Hunters RifleMarlins improved action a stronger rifle using more powerful cartridges Chapter 10 The No. 13/4 Far West Rifle A scarce large bore hunting rifle Cleaning an old rifle; limited restoration Chapter 11 The No. 2 Sporting Rifle A small game rifle Cast iron frames and forged steel frames Chapter 12 The No. 3 Gallery Rifle Variations in the frame, firing pins, and extractors Chapter 13 The No. 3 PG Rifle The first recording of this rifle Gallery shooting Chapter 14 The No. 3F Fine Gallery Rifle An offhand target version of the No. 3 Gallery Rifle Chapter 15 The No. 3 1/2 Target Rifle A rare mid range style rifle the first time illustrated in a book Chapter 16 The No. 4 Perfection Rifle A basic hunting rifle differences Marlin Ballard rifling Rigby marked Ballards Chapter 17 The No. 4 1/4 Rifle Catalog listing and illustration of this rare model Chapter 18 The No. 4 1/2 Mid Range Rifle Checkering and forearm tips Chapter 19 The No. 4 1/2 A-1 Mid Range Rifle Engraving, hammers and triggers Crescent rifle buttplates Chapter 20 The No. 5 Pacific Rifle A western hunting favorite Letters from users Chapter 21 The No. 5 1/2 Montana Rifle A powerful western hunting rifle Serial number markings Ballard production Octagon barrel profiles Chapter 22 The No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle The German pattern, the Swiss style Double-set trigger variations Schuetzen shooting, shooting parks, shooters Chapter 23 The J.M. Marlin Ballard No. 6 1/2 Off-Hand Rifle Ballards first NRA offhand rules rifle Chapter 24 An Introduction to the Ballard Rigby Rifles Defining the Ballard Rigby barrels Chapter 25 The No. 6 1/2 Rigby Off-Hand Rifle The first model Rigby More on engraving Schoverlings stock Chapter 26 The Developmental Pistol Grip Rigby Model The second model Rigby Ballard Swiss buttplates Chapter 27 The No. 6 1/2 P.G. Off-Hand Rifle The third model Rigby Ballard A review of Marlin Ballard engraving Chapter 28 The Marlin Fire Arms Co. No. 6 1/2 Off-Hand Rifle The fourth model Rigby Ballard Standardizing parts Chapter 29 An Introduction to the Ballard Long Range Rifles A brief history The quagmire of models Chapter 30 The Ballard No. 7 Long Range Rifle The non-engraved model Cartridge development Shooting positions Chapter 31 The Ballard No. 7-A-1 Long Range Rifle Buffalo Bill Cody owned one Chapter 32 The Ballard No. 7-A-1 Extra Long Range Rifle Shotgun buttplates Cased vernier sights More on engraving Chapter 33 The Late Long Range No. 7 Rifle Made by Marlin Fire Arms Company Chapter 34 The Ballard No. 8 Union Hill Rifle Harry Pope shot one Standardizing the model line Chapter 35 The Ballard No. 9 Union Hill A complete target rifle at a moderate price Forearm differences Chapter 36 The Ballard No. 10 Schuetzen Junior Rifle A less expensive schuetzen than the No. 6 Chapter 37 Special Factory-Made Marlin Ballard Rifles A sampling of special order rifles Unlisted models Chapter 38 Ballard Sights Factory and aftermarket sights Chapter 39 Marlin Ballard Breechblocks: How They Differ and Function A cutaway action Exploded drawing Chapter 40 Ballard Cartridges Cutaway and sectioned cartridges Everlasting series Cartridge boxes Chapter 41 Reloading Tools for Ballard Rifles Factory and aftermarket tools Chapter 42 Customized Ballard Rifles The most popular early-day single shot rifle to customize Popes, Schoyens, Zischangs, Petersons, Bergs, and other famous custom makers Chapter 43 The Ballard Rifle and Cartridge, LLC Modern-day Ballards by Ballard Rifle, Red Willow, and Rifle Works and Armory About the Author Bibliography Index ISBN: 0-9718483-0-0 publish date: 12/15/2004