1865 Ballard

[carbine]

Picked up an 1865 Ballard Military carbine at the Maryland Antique arms show. Beautiful bore. Had the breechblock converted to Center fire and chambered for 44-40. Working up a mild load, it shows great promise

[Tatume]

Wonderful! I'm sure you'll enjoy that rifle. I'm envious.

[williamwaco]

wonderful! I'm sure you'll enjoy that rifle. I'm envious.


ditto!

[Bigslug]

Have had the opportunity to play with a JM Marlin #2 Sporting that needed to be sleeved from .38 Ballard Long to .38 Long Colt. That is a CRAZY-SWEET 100 yard offhand rifle. Hope to soon get a crack at a #5 Pacific in .45-70 that is in the process of being rehabilitated.

VERY fast lock time for a hammer-fired gun. I'm starting to itch for one in .38-55 somethin' fierce.

[JeffinNZ]

Stop teasing us man. Photos!

[Hooker53]

That sounds like a honey of a find. Show us the goods. Ha. I like the 44-40. Good luck and have a ball.

Roy

[carbine]

Photos to follow when I get someone to teach me how to post them. Luddite membership #1