I have an original Ballard Paciific. It's a decent rifle and I'm going to take it elk hunting this fall. I would like to know a little more about the rifle however and I was wondering if there is anyone that can tell me when it was made and where it went when it was shipped from the factor to a dealer.
Can these rifles be "lettered" like some Winchesters and Sharps rifles?
Thanks,
Brent
Tracing an original Ballard
Hi Brent,
I think the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association would be a good place to start. Lots of Ballard info there.
http://www.marlin-collectors.com/index.htm
Steve
I think the Marlin Firearms Collectors Association would be a good place to start. Lots of Ballard info there.
http://www.marlin-collectors.com/index.htm
Steve

Ballard for Elk?
Brent, I appreciate and will look forward to your tale of exploits elk hunting with the Ballard Pacific.
I thought you were going to hunt with a 38-72W,?????
I have been giving thoughts to hunt deer here in WI in Nov, with my Orig Ballard #4 Perfection, cal 40-60 Everlasting. It is right now vying for the chance with my Marlin M1893 38-55.
beltfed/Arnie
I thought you were going to hunt with a 38-72W,?????
I have been giving thoughts to hunt deer here in WI in Nov, with my Orig Ballard #4 Perfection, cal 40-60 Everlasting. It is right now vying for the chance with my Marlin M1893 38-55.
beltfed/Arnie
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Arnie, the .38=72 will tag along with me, but the Ballard decided to shoot pretty well once I gave up 3fg powder, so this is my chance to hunt with a totally original rifle. Besides it is grizzly bear central where we are headed and a little more lead will feel good, though I suppose it won't really much matter.
The .38 will get it's due though One way or the other.
Brent
The .38 will get it's due though One way or the other.
Brent
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It is a .45-70.
I uploaded a few pictures of it that I took this morning.
Here is one

Three more at at
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~jessie/P ... llard1.JPG
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~jessie/P ... llard3.JPG
My apologies for the horse. He thinks everything is about him and he likes to smile for the camera.
Brent
PS. The front sight has been temporarily replaced with a Lyman 17A, but the original post and bead are in my safe.
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I uploaded a few pictures of it that I took this morning.
Here is one
Three more at at
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~jessie/P ... llard1.JPG
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~jessie/P ... llard3.JPG
My apologies for the horse. He thinks everything is about him and he likes to smile for the camera.
Brent
PS. The front sight has been temporarily replaced with a Lyman 17A, but the original post and bead are in my safe.
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