Ballard single shot book

A ballard custom single shot rifle by john oberlies. No 3 ballard 22rf marlin firearms collectors association. For the modern single shot rifle enthusiast and shooter, this book presents a concise but informative guide to both shooting and categorizing the standard, factory issue ballard and its reproductions. This pdf download, excerpted from the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings, offers an exploded view of ballard single shot rifle firearms. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Microgroove rifling, which was a departure from the standard ballard, or cut rifling. Born in massachusetts in the 1820s, charles ballard was a machinist with a good eye for details. Reproduction rifle actions are shown and discussed along with photos of custom rifles. The great american single shot rifle hardcover january 1, 2002 by john t dutcher author 5. Single shot firearms are firearms that hold only a single round of ammunition, and must be reloaded after each shot. Also includes customized ballards by pope schoyen, peterson. The ballard chapters in a couple of other single shot books and very old articles in the nra magazines contain tiny tidbits.

T he ballard military rifle was one of the best single shot, selfcontained cartridge rifles to see use during the course of the american civil war. The ballard military rifle was one of the best single shot, selfcontained cartridge rifles to see use during the course of the american civil war. This model was offered by marlin only between 1878 and 1880 and was equipped with their best grade vernier tang sight. Deep cut rifling grooves helped keep the rounds on target at extremely long ranges. Ballard action id marlin firearms collectors association. I am a photographer and do layout and editing for a few clients with books of this type. Book ballard the great american single shot rifle 4463861 buyer tip. In fact, arms historian and author john mcaulay, in his book rifles of the us army 18611906, referred to ballard military rifles as the most advanced single shot rifles to see service in the civil war. The great american single shot rifle by dutcher at over 30 bookstores.

Books about all types of civilian single shot rifles, referencing such topics as assembly disassembly, gun cleaning gunsmithing, serial numbers, and historical use. Approximately 24,000 sporting and military rifles, carbines, and shotguns were manufactured between 1862 and. Miller model f farrow 348 winchester rifle for sale. Reproduction ballard rifle rock island auction company. Up for sale is a used marlin ballard union hill no. During the civil war this firm sold 20,000 ballard rifles to the state of kentucky and also furnished the u. The book is richly illustrated with over 540 photographs and illustrations. Here is a quick story about my ballard single shot rifle. It started with the acquisition of an 1874 sharps a few years ago.

Although todays shooters associate the ballard name with marlin rifling, the marlin ballard link actually began on nov. A guide to the ballard breechloader, by george layman. The ballard rifle was a single shot, breechloading longarm used during the late american civil war by kentucky volunteers history. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. John spent 20 years gathering information to put this book together, and it is by far, one of the best gun books out there when it comes to information and pictures. Nearing the end of his editing job on this book, he called me with a request to write one more chapter describing what i thought was the ideal single shot action in view of the fact that i had found some fault with almost every action. Standardizing the model line chapter 35 the ballard no. Dutcher wrote the book ballard the great american single shot rifle, the whereabouts of this special rifle was unknown. Falling block rifle plans bev fitchetts guns magazine. Ballard the great american single shot rifle abebooks. The ballard single shot most recognized by todays single shot enthusiast did not come along until schoverling and daly of new york, then holders of the ballard patent, made arrangements with john malon marlin to work over the old patent and begin production in his plant. Rowland of colorado in 1901, who put 10 shots into 0. Ballard sights, ballard cartridges, reloading tools, as well as special order rifles, unlisted models and customized ballards.

Since it is in the most common of the big american calibers, ammo andor reloading materials for it should be easy to get, even there in europe. The ballard single shot rifle was invented by charles henry ballard of worcester, ma and patented in 1861. Very good with a faint scratch in front cover and gently bumped spine ends. All five of the grant single shot rifle books are excellent references for both the casual and serious collector of single shot rifles, as well as for those interested in the history of single shot cartridge rifles found in america. The history of firearms began with single shot designs, and many centuries passed before multi shot repeater designs became commonplace. Ballard schuetzen rifle for sale guns international. This is a single shot ballard 41 caliber rimfire derringer. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. For real rifle work, you had to go to something like an 1869 sharps, a ballard perfection rifle, or a remington rolling block. The marlin ballard rifles marlin firearms forum the. What these long range, big game guns had in common was that they were all single shot firearms. This item has a part round part octagon 30 barrel, adjustable midrange tang sight, globe type front sight, double set triggers and checkered wood stocks with a short pronged offhand type butt plate. I thought it would be fun to use on the side matches at the cowboy action shoots that im active in andread more.

Farquharson 375 flanged custom rifle for sale wyoming armory. Wesson, ballard, peabody and peabody martini and many more 211pp. John oberlies was a famed gun maker from dayton, ohio prior to world war ii and is world renowned for his custom work. The pdf contains numbered and labeled parts for single shot rifle firearms that will assist you with gun assembly, gun disassembly and gunsmithing for these ballard. The great american single shot rifle by john t dutcher. J g ballard, which dates from 1984, is the single best book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ballard rifles antique rifles single shot sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on seller. Vall marlin lever actions 1870swwi, ballards, and single shot rifles. Modern black powder cartridge reloading is also covered. Single shot designs are less complex than revolvers or magazinefed firearms, and many single shot designs are still produced by many. Marlin ballard falling block action that has been beautifully engraved in marlin pattern floral engraving. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Detailed, hiquality, photos of the ballard rifles in my collection.

Ballard of worcester, massachusetts on november 5, 1861. Book ballard the great american single shot rifle for. Ballard rifle and cartridge company 1885 high wall 45110 rifle. Grant on single shot black powder and early centerfire cartridge target rifles. Gun show books ballard, the great american single shot.

If you are going to get interested in ballard rifle, you need to get a copy of john dutchers book, ballard, the great american single shot rifle. Between 1862 and 1865 there were already around 3,000 produced, with some being used for military use in the kentucky. Ballard the great american single shot rifle powells books. I think realist fiction has shot its boltit just doesnt describe the world we live in. Ballard the great american single shot rifle 2002 1st ed. The ballard rifle was designed and patented by charles h. Ballard rifle and cartridge company model 1885 high wall 4570 rifle.

Gunsmithing american single shot cartridge rifles presented by larry potterfield of midwayusa duration. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Ballard singleshot rifle exploded gun drawing download. It was the late john amber, who edited my book single shot rifles and actions, who shook me into action. The first marlinmade ballards made their debut in 1875. The great american single shot rifle by john t dutcher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The great american single shot rifle book by john t. Ballard in november 1861 in worcester, massachusetts. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. At that time it was only known to exist by serial number as a no. It provides indepth information not presented in the earlier books.