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vlad Ex Member	Unusual Ballard Barrel Nov 16^th, 2006 at 5:29am	Print Post
	Recently I purchased a Marlin Ballard No 6 Schuetzen Serial # 1781 in 40-63 everlasting. It has an unusual barrel profile, starts as an 1 1/8 octagon for the length of the forend (11 inches) and then steps down to 15/16 octagon for 20 inches. Barrel has matching serial # to action and is of the same patina all over.


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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #1 - Nov 16^th, 2006 at 2:51pm	Print Post
	Darnnit Vlad!, I thought you were going to tell us that down there, all the rifling went the other direction. that sounds real unusual, I for one owuld like to see a picture of it if you can take and post one. How does it transition from one diameter to the other? DWS.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11552 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #2 - Nov 19^th, 2006 at 2:14am	Print Post
	Vlad, I'll bet that old barrels had a few duplex loads shot through it!!!! Joe.

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marlinguy Ex Member Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater!	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #3 - Nov 19^th, 2006 at 4:05pm	Print Post
	I too would love to see that! Offhand I'd guess it's not factory, but probably a shooter's design to make it unique. Have you had the forearm off to see if it has any markings underneath? Original Ballards were serial numbered to the receiver.

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vlad Ex Member	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #4 - Nov 20^th, 2006 at 4:48am	Print Post
	The action and barrel have matching serial numbers, the transition to the smaller diameter is a very small radius, about 1/4 inch diameter.


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40_Rod Frequent Elocutionist Offline Extremism in the persuit of accuracy is not a vice Posts: 4285 Location: Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #5 - Nov 20^th, 2006 at 8:30am	Print Post
	I was looking at Dutchers Ballard book There is something close to that done to a 61/2. The round part is stepped just ahead of the Rigby flats. A close exam of the transition reveals it to be a sleve. Could yours also be a sleve? 40 Rod


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wesg Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 298 Joined: Sep 13^th, 2004	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #6 - Nov 21^st, 2006 at 9:22pm	Print Post
	Can't remember where I saw it, maybe in the Winchester single shot books, but there was a barrel like that with a sharp transition and matting all the way into the corner.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11552 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #7 - Nov 26^th, 2006 at 12:25am	Print Post
	This is an interesting thread. Its given me a good idea. I have a original #6 Ballard that weighs over 15 pounds. It's a little too heavy for me to shoot offhand. Is there any gunsmiths out there set up to turn my barrel down? It's half round so only the round section would need to be turned. A little weight off the end of the barrel would sure help. Any suggestions? Joe.

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MIKE-T Oldtimer Offline [SHOOTCAST> Posts: 636 Location: Wexford Township Michigan Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #8 - Nov 26^th, 2006 at 8:40am	Print Post
	Joe, I recommend you contact John Taylor @ Taylor Machine (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) . He recently lined a Stevens 44 1/2 barrel for me, his service & workmanship is superb!!! I will definitely be using his services for my other single shot projects in the future . Mike Tremain westerner wrote on Nov 26^th, 2006 at 12:25am: This is an interesting thread. Its given me a good idea. I have a original #6 Ballard that weighs over 15 pounds. It's a little too heavy for me to shoot offhand. Is there any gunsmiths out there set up to turn my barrel down? It's half round so only the round section would need to be turned. A little weight off the end of the barrel would sure help. Any suggestions? Joe.


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marlinguy Ex Member Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater!	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #9 - Nov 26^th, 2006 at 11:04pm	Print Post
	Westerner, I sure would think twice about turning an original #6 Ballard barrel down! Wont be much value left in the gun once you've done it, and that would end up being a pretty expensive job if you get my drift. I would have John Taylor take the original barrel off and set it aside, then make up a lighter barrel to mount on it.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11552 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Unusual Ballard Barrel Reply #10 - Nov 27^th, 2006 at 12:07am	Print Post
	I think thats good advise Marlinguy. Joe.

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