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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Aug 12^th, 2010 at 3:52pm	Print Post
	Why is there no single shot rifle picture thread? We are all here because of our love for these very fine rifles, old and new, yet we do not have a 'sticky' thread for folks to post pic's. I'll start with my 1885 Low Wall, made in 1891 'before' pic and follow up with a pic of the finished product when the rifle is back in my hands. Show us your rifle. They are wonderful pieces to look at and share. NOTE: If you limit your upload size to ~100K it can be viewed completely on the screen without having to scroll across. Thanks.
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	Glenn - 2x CPA 44 1/2 w/22LR (Shilen ratchet-rifled & Bartlein 5R rifled), 38-40RH & 38-55WCF (Bartlein 5R rifled) & 40-65WCF (GrnMtn 'X') barrels
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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #1 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 4:08pm	Print Post
	Great idea! Heres a Schoyen Ballard with a B Buckles coil spring breech block. Dated 1956. Notice the bulk match ammo! Joe.

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stebbinsgr Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #2 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 4:56pm	Print Post
	Here is my Ballard (sn 34615) with a Stevens-Pope barrel (#1950). Scope is 20X Unertl 1.5" target scope and a brass bobsled for bench rest shooting. There is a posting later on page 9 where I have pictures of this rifle before and after sending it to master gunsmith Earl Hines in Cody, Wyoming for some restoration work. Enjoy!
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CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 692 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #3 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 6:57pm	Print Post
	Original only, or repros included?


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #4 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 7:24pm	Print Post
	All single shot rifles are welcome as far as I'm concerned. There aren't enough of the old ones to go around, so I have one of each. Those are a couple of beautiful Ballards. Here is an 'after' pic's on my Low Wall. All work by Keith Kilby.
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	Glenn - 2x CPA 44 1/2 w/22LR (Shilen ratchet-rifled & Bartlein 5R rifled), 38-40RH & 38-55WCF (Bartlein 5R rifled) & 40-65WCF (GrnMtn 'X') barrels
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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #5 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 7:28pm	Print Post
	I second or third the idea of a picture thread. I'm off to take pictures

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #6 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 7:40pm	Print Post
	My German guns, both of the same system. The upper is a std 8.15x46 the lower one is rebarreled (G. Titherington) in 22 rf. They are both just as I got them but, I added the barrel weight on the 22.
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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #7 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 7:48pm	Print Post
	This one is a beautiful Ballard Pacific in 40/63 with a custom stock set.
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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #8 - Aug 12^th, 2010 at 7:52pm	Print Post
	Another good idea with the picture thread would to be for people to trace former owners. I know nothing about my Ballard Pacific. I bought it as is in Redding, CA from a gun store.

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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #9 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 7:13am	Print Post
	Scratch your heads. Fred


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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #10 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 7:15am	Print Post
	Scratch your heads some more.


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Reg Full Member Offline Posts: 180 Location: Wray Colorado Joined: Apr 28^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #11 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 10:23am	Print Post
	A sticky picture thread ?? Great idea. Not only are they pleasing to the eye to just look at but there are tons of ideas to perhaps use on the next project.


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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2836 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #12 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 12:12pm	Print Post
	OK, Fred, I have scratched my head. What is it? Waterman


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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #13 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 3:21pm	Print Post
	I had it for years before I found out, and then it was somebody on this forum that advised me to look at US patents. It is a Fiedler's Patent---possibly THE Fiedler's Patent as I have failed to find evidence that any more were made. The lock appears to be a plain Birmingham commercial type, but the rest is American. Bolt action--you have to move the hammer to half cock before opening the bolt. The whole thing strips down easily with one screwdriver and the barrel is only finger tight in the action. The patentee was trying to devise an economical way of converting muzzle loaders, but this is anything but economical. it is complex with difficult machining involved and beautifully made and finished. It was chambered for a cartridge similar to 32 S&W long but with a tapered case. I re-lined it to 32 S&W long, using a length of 303 barrel. With a 100grn bullet and 3 grn of bullseye you can shoot one hole 50yd groups with it all day. The set triggers help. Fred

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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #14 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 8:03pm	Print Post
	Here's a Hi Wall takedown in 30/40 Krag of all things. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Ed_Tilford Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #15 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 8:18pm	Print Post
	Here is my 32-40 Ballard with it's bench forearm ala, Tony Larson. The barrel is a Smith Gain-Twist.


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Ed_Tilford Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #16 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 8:19pm	Print Post
	Here is my Miller Model F in 32 Brewer.


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Joe_S Oldtimer Offline Posts: 996 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #17 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 10:31pm	Print Post
	Here's my entry, a BSA International Offhand Scheutzen rifle. Joe S


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Joe_S Oldtimer Offline Posts: 996 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #18 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 10:31pm	Print Post
	butt end


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Joe_S Oldtimer Offline Posts: 996 Joined: Jun 29^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #19 - Aug 13^th, 2010 at 10:33pm	Print Post
	Sorry about the double photo, here is the front end.Joe S


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gewehrfreund Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 435 Location: Cortland Joined: Jan 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #20 - Aug 14^th, 2010 at 7:59am	Print Post
	A Haenel KK Sport reworked into an offhand rifle. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #21 - Aug 14^th, 2010 at 11:04am	Print Post
	Got to get a Trapdoor in here too. 32-40 Trapdoor Scheutzen. Dick

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SteveC Full Member Offline Posts: 105 Location: Tacoma Joined: Aug 16^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #22 - Aug 15^th, 2010 at 8:05pm	Print Post
	Here's a Frohn action


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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #23 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 6:24am	Print Post
	Buechel Meister to go with the Frohn Fred


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #24 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 11:20am	Print Post
	Does your Moeller have a hinged breech block?

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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #25 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	It's not a Moeller--its a Buechel Meister but for licensing to shoot it in the UK the police like to have a name and the only full name on it is the barrel maker, Moeller It was actually built by Bruno Anschutz, a cousin of the more famous family, but his mark his very small and under the forend. Calling it an Anschutz would really confuse Mr Plod. The Buechel does not have a swinging block---it is a true falling block type. Fred


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #26 - Aug 16^th, 2010 at 3:28pm	Print Post
	Fred, take a look at my two pictures on page one of this thread. Is yours hinged on the lever like both of mine are? I'm trying to find out what system mine is. I'm not sure mine would be called a falling block. The block is supported by the rear of the frame at the top and by the hindge on the lever at the bottom of the block. It doesn't slide in a mortise (i'll pull the lever and block out today to make sure i'm right on this). Frank

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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #27 - Aug 17^th, 2010 at 6:16am	Print Post
	The Buechel system is similar if not identical to yours. The block pivots on the lever and slides vertically in a mortise which is closely fitted at the top rear and has the effect of tightening the block aginst the breech as it closes. The best way to find out what you have exactly is to purchase volumes 1 & 2 of Alte Scheibenbuschen. These books are the bible for German Schuetzen rifles. You would not believe how many variations there are and the books don't claim to cover all of them. The snag is that they are expensive. They also contain details of all the smaller makers marks, which are usually found under the forend. I was able to identify the barrel steel maker, the barrel maker and the builder of my rifle. Fred


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #28 - Aug 17^th, 2010 at 11:28am	Print Post
	Thank you very much, Fred

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FITZ Oldtimer Offline REGARDS Posts: 917 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #29 - Aug 17^th, 2010 at 8:43pm	Print Post
	Joel, is it a #3 barrel? Anyhow you should sell it to me. HA! In any case it looks to me to be a nice Rifle. And of course it fits all the requirements of a Schuetsen Rifle. Regards, FITZ.

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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #30 - Aug 19^th, 2010 at 12:49pm	Print Post
	Yes it is a #3 barrel. You'll have to negotiate with my widow to get it. I have to admit its not my favorite American single shot. I think that honor goes to this Mod 49 (44 1/2) Stevens in 25/20 SS. I've always liked them better than Stevens 52s, because they are lighter. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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LRF Oldtimer Online Posts: 591 Location: MN Joined: May 8^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #31 - Aug 19^th, 2010 at 5:42pm	Print Post
	This is one I built. It is in 40-60 Maynard. It is like a Farrow in many way. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #32 - Aug 19^th, 2010 at 6:34pm	Print Post
	LRF, Can you tell us more about it? It looks like there's a hammer sticking up just a bit in the picture or is it a striker breech block?

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LRF Oldtimer Online Posts: 591 Location: MN Joined: May 8^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #33 - Aug 19^th, 2010 at 7:04pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the interest, it is appreciated. What you see is the hammer. Opening the level lifts the hammer to half cock and then lowers the BBlock. The hammer is mounted in the BB. The gun is a takedown. Removing the forearm key allows the barrel to be unscrewed. The lock between the barrel and action is based on the Savage 99 takedown. Front sight is a spirit level windage. I shot the rifle in 600 yard BPC matches. Paper patch bullets. Here are a couple more pics. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #34 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 8:47am	Print Post
	Very nice! If you built that yourself you must be quite handy around a mill and a lathe, to say nothing of a set of carving tools. Would be nice to have the tools and the skills to do so. To say nothing about the time involved. Great work.

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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #35 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 8:55am	Print Post
	I am really amazed by the talent of some of the folks on this forum,


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harry_eales Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #36 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 9:31am	Print Post
	Hello LRF, Welcome to the Forum. That is one very interesting rifle indeed. I take it, that it is your own design, and manufacture. The Farrow ancestory is apparent at least externally. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would lie to see the innards, if that is possible. A very, very nice piece of craftsmanship indeed. I can't fault a single thing. That's something else I now have to aspire too. Harry


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Schutzenbob Frequent Elocutionist Offline Rheinisch-Westfälisc hen Sprengstoff-Fabriken Posts: 2052 Location: Nightingale, California Joined: Oct 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #37 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 2:15pm	Print Post
	Here's a Winchester Sp. Sporting, with a 32-40 Stevens-Pope barrel and a Malcolm scope;


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LRF Oldtimer Online Posts: 591 Location: MN Joined: May 8^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #38 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 4:32pm	Print Post
	All, Thank you for the compliments. They are appreciated. As to the inners of the design I have the CAD files I drew to use in making the gun and if someone is interested I can share them. AutoCAD or DXF? I guess PDF too but you can't measure those easily. I would ZIP them up so they can be posted, I believe. Someone just needs to show me how to attach a file. Thanks again.


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blackpowdermax Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #39 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 6:38pm	Print Post
	This is a J.M. Marlin # 6-1/2 Offhand rifle. It was found at a local shop just sitting on the rack. It is the only one I have seen and probably the only one I will ever see other than pictures, given the rarity. Not a safe queen, it was heavily used as the nickel on the Swiss butt plate is worn off except for a couple small spots and the barrel has been replaced by a #3 Hiwall barrel blank (no caliber marking, no Winchester markings) and is now chambered in 38-55 Ballard. I believe it was originally chambered in 40-65 Ballard as the extractor is stamped "38-55" and this would not have been a necessary change had it been in 38-50 Ballard, the only other caliber that was offered. By the way, a chamber cast of this one and a 38-50 Ballard in a #4 show the rifling to be nearly identical. Don't know how to explain that...... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) max


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #40 - Aug 24^th, 2010 at 1:27am	Print Post
	Beautiful gun, Joe. I've always wanted to build a Trap Door in to something like that. I've got the action, lock, triggers, trigger gard and butt plate. I just need a stock maker to put them together in that style. Frank

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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #41 - Aug 24^th, 2010 at 10:20am	Print Post
	[quote author=594B5D5A4B5C404B5C2E0 link=1281642722/40#40 date=1282626083]John Meunier Percussion Schutzen rifle. That's one of the nicest Meunier's I've seen. Back in the late 50's they would regularly show up at Wisconsin Gun Collectors shows. Now I never see them.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #42 - Aug 24^th, 2010 at 8:39pm	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Aug 24^th, 2010 at 1:27am: Beautiful gun, Joe. I've always wanted to build a Trap Door in to something like that. I've got the action, lock, triggers, trigger gard and butt plate. I just need a stock maker to put them together in that style. Frank Thanks guys! Frank, I think Trapdoordick is your man when it comes to stocking a TD in the Schutzen style. I have special blanks for such a rifle. Claro Walnut in super fancy grade to some figure grade. All were cut for straight grain in the forestock and wrist area. All are large with enough drop for the most extreme Schutzen style. Joe.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #43 - Aug 24^th, 2010 at 8:43pm	Print Post
	Joel Black wrote on Aug 24^th, 2010 at 10:20am: [quote author=594B5D5A4B5C404B5C2E0 link=1281642722/40#40 date=1282626083]John Meunier Percussion Schutzen rifle. That's one of the nicest Meunier's I've seen. Back in the late 50's they would regularly show up at Wisconsin Gun Collectors shows. Now I never see them. Thanks Joel, Lucky to get this one. It came from PA. Joe.

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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2232 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #44 - Aug 24^th, 2010 at 11:52pm	Print Post
	Joe, Very nice rifle, in fact, exceptional. Notice it does not appear to have a set trigger. Is this typical for percussion Schutzen rifle. Seems most of the later cartridge Schutzen's do have sets. No criticism, just curious about the style change. Chuck


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #45 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 12:17am	Print Post
	Most Meunier double sets look like this Chuck. The rear trigger lays almost flat. Other makers did this also. Joe.
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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2232 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #46 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 9:35am	Print Post
	Joe, Thank you for the picture. Answers my question and really shows off the quality of the rifle. That is a beautiful trigger guard. I am envious. Chuck


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Fritz Oldtimer Offline Posts: 516 Location: Texas Joined: Jun 27^th, 2008	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #47 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 12:06pm	Print Post
	Joe,That's one very nice rifle.Have you tried shooting it?Bet it would be fun! Fritz


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #48 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 4:14pm	Print Post
	Fritz wrote on Aug 25^th, 2010 at 12:06pm: Joe,That's one very nice rifle.Have you tried shooting it?Bet it would be fun! Fritz Not yet Fritz. Still cleaning the closet grime off of it. It has a perfect bore so will get shot. I was surprised at the condition when it arrived. It looks as though it was put away new. Maybe Friday I give it a try at the match. Too busy getting ready for that. The bullets I have that fit the bore may be too long for the twist. The twist is left hand gain that ends at about 32 inches. I'll have to make a picket mold to fit when I have time. The bore is .400 X .410 six groove equal widths. This rifle is the new collection queen in my meager collection! I had to share it. Joe.

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	Joe, Any idea what town it came from or who might have owned it? Bob


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #50 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	No idea Bob. I do know where it was at auction the 7th of August. Might contact the auction company for info. Joe.

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creedmoormatch Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #51 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 6:32pm	Print Post
	Joe Thanks for putting up the photo, . . . .it a great looking piece. May I ask you, how do you add the word "trigger" in a circle and the pointer ? Did you first have to upload the image to your computer and then work it over with some software package such as "Photo Shop". Would like to have that capability as well. Creedmoormatch


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #52 - Aug 25^th, 2010 at 6:49pm	Print Post
	Took the picture. Camera to my pictures. Then opened the image in paint. The paint program let me crop it and add the text and caption window. I'm using Windows 7. Dont know if Windows XP version has the text feature. Photobucket has all these features too. Joe.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #53 - Aug 31^st, 2010 at 7:28pm	Print Post
	I can't let this thread slip away. Here is my 20ga RB. I bought it about 22 years ago for $85. I'm not sure if the 21" barrel is factory length or shortened (any idea's?) but, in the summer it's my everyday digger squirrel gun. Any one else out there have any RB shot guns?

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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2247 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #54 - Aug 31^st, 2010 at 7:53pm	Print Post
	According to my Flayderman's Guide, the shotgun was made in 30" and 32" barrel lengths, in 16 and 20 ga. chamberings, both plain and damascus steel. David

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moodyholler Oldtimer Offline Posts: 697 Location: Blue Ridge Joined: Oct 11^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #55 - Aug 31^st, 2010 at 9:18pm	Print Post
	How about a cased Hopkins and Allen medium frame with loading tools? Calibers 44WCF and 44XL shot. It also includes a portion of the original paste board box tacked into the lid. moodyholler (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #56 - Aug 31^st, 2010 at 10:06pm	Print Post
	moodyholler wrote on Aug 31^st, 2010 at 9:18pm: How about a cased Hopkins and Allen medium frame with loading tools? Calibers 44WCF and 44XL shot. It also includes a portion of the original paste board box tacked into the lid. moodyholler (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Cant see it very well Moodyholler. Can ya make the picture bigger? Joe.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #57 - Aug 31^st, 2010 at 10:07pm	Print Post
	Very nice, I like H&A's, I have a complete 922 that I rebarreled with a Douglas octagon barrel and another 922 frame. I don't care much for the big frame but, I always wanted a medium fame but never found one. Yours is beautiful. Frank

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moodyholler Oldtimer Offline Posts: 697 Location: Blue Ridge Joined: Oct 11^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #58 - Sep 1^st, 2010 at 7:59am	Print Post
	Joe, that is the size photobucket made it when I uploaded. Can you tell me how to make it larger? Thanks, moodyholler frnkore, I have a bunch of medium frame guns. Send me an email.


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	moodyholler wrote on Sep 1^st, 2010 at 7:59am: Joe, that is the size photobucket made it when I uploaded. Can you tell me how to make it larger? Thanks, moodyholler frnkore, I have a bunch of medium frame guns. Send me an email. Cant make it bigger now Moody, it's a done deal. Can only make it smaller. When I download an image on Photobucket, the image is the size my camera was set for. Then I can make it smaller. Set your camera for the largest image then download to PB. Once in PB you can edit the picture. I like those cased rifles. A cased Hopkins and Allen must be rare, isn't it? Joe.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #60 - Sep 1^st, 2010 at 2:14pm	Print Post
	Here's some of my Ballards from my display last Sunday at OAC's annual collector's show. Not very high quality pics. (blame the shooter!): (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) On the table are a Schoyen, a Zettler Bros., #9 Union Hill, #3F Gallery, $4, #5, and a couple #2's. On the rack are a #8 Union Hill, #1, a couple more #3's, and another #2.

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	OK, see if this one is better. moodyholler (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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	Thank you very much for thoughs pictures, Moody. Wonderful eye candy. Do you live in Oregon? Frank

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	marlinguy, Will you be at the show on Oct 24, too? I'm in southern Oregon but, would love to drive up and see. Frank

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	No East Coast, Virginia. Here is another. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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	Another gun I always wanted. I had a chance to buy a 1884 Maynard with 3 barrels back in '85 for $500 and instead, I bought my very first single shot at the same store, a Stevens 44 in like new condition for $300. Boy do I still regret that 25 years later.

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	Frank, I really like rifles with multiple barrels. I will try and photograph some more H&A's this week. I have three more two barrel sets. They are not cased though. Later, moodyholler


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	marlinguy- that is a beautiful collection. You wouldn't have a spare 3F that you would want to get rid of?

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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #68 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:09pm	Print Post
	Hey Frank, which of the rifle styles is what you'd like to see on a TD action? Replies in between kinda messed up my old head. It's what happens with ??age??? Ah, what were we talking about?? Thanks for the plug Joe. Dick

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	Marlin Guy: I want to commend you on the excellent presentation. It is very professionally done, and of course I am only seeing photographs of what you've accomplished. It must be 20 X's more spectacular in real time. Actually, I would have to suggest that you have quality pieces that many museums would be interested in acquiring I now know who to come to when I have Ballard related question. I enjoyed the opportunity, Creedmoormatch


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	Dick, PM sent

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #71 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 8:46pm	Print Post
	This is my Clerke Hi Wall. It was my 2nd single shot but, my 1st target rifle. I bought it in '85 from Ken Lewis. It's 32/40 and still shoots extremely well.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #72 - Sep 4^th, 2010 at 2:09pm	Print Post
	More Meunier pics. Made a bullet starter for it. Need to make a palm rest next. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Dick, a trapdoor made like this! Dont tempt me! Joe.

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	frnkeore wrote on Sep 1^st, 2010 at 5:57pm: marlinguy, Will you be at the show on Oct 24, too? I'm in southern Oregon but, would love to drive up and see. Frank Hi Frank, Yes I am set up at every OAC meeting. Love to visit with you if you make it up here. -Vall

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #74 - Sep 5^th, 2010 at 12:32am	Print Post
	SSShooter wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 7:25am: marlinguy- that is a beautiful collection. You wouldn't have a spare 3F that you would want to get rid of? No, but there was one at the August two day show for sale. It belongs to a friend of mine and it does not have the optional cheekpiece, but still a very nice gun. If you're interested PM me and I'll give you his email info.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #75 - Sep 5^th, 2010 at 12:35am	Print Post
	Quote: Marlin Guy: I want to commend you on the excellent presentation. It is very professionally done, and of course I am only seeing photographs of what you've accomplished. It must be 20 X's more spectacular in real time. Actually, I would have to suggest that you have quality pieces that many museums would be interested in acquiring I now know who to come to when I have Ballard related question. I enjoyed the opportunity, Creedmoormatch Thanks!

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Green_Frog Frequent Elocutionist Offline "It ain't easy being green" ASSRA Life #281 Posts: 4028 Location: Lynchburg, VA Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #76 - Sep 5^th, 2010 at 7:19am	Print Post
	Vall, You've posted a closer picture of that honor target before, and I believe you gave its history at that time. Will you forgive my laziness and repeat that info, please? It adds a great deal to the display for sure. TIA from your fan, the Green Frog


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	Nice Ballards and Maynards Marlinguy! Real nice!! If you got any old original percussion Schutzen rifles I'd like to see those even more. Thats what I'm interested in now. Just thought I'd let ya know just in case you have some, or just one. Or know somebody that has one. Joe.

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	Swiss federale model of 1851. Fred


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #79 - Sep 5^th, 2010 at 2:28pm	Print Post
	Very nice Fred! I like it. Is it yours? Caliber? What bullet do you use? Twist? Joe.

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Fred Boulton Oldtimer Offline Posts: 801 Joined: Jan 6^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #80 - Sep 5^th, 2010 at 5:34pm	Print Post
	Calibre; 10.4mm (.41) nominal--I make it 10.7 groove dia. One turn in 32", very heavily choked--hence it will not shoot with a patched ball. Started off with a .41 calibre pistol bullet but too light. Altered a Lee mould to a 200grn full wadcutter. These are dipped in molten lube and loaded straight on top of the powder charge--no wad. With 37grn of Swiss no2 (3fg) it will make one hole groups at 50m, which is the only distance I shoot it at. Nice clear holes, just like my old k38 S&W 38Special used to make with hollow base wadcutters. Needs a bullet starter and I am still using one that I turned up from scrap aluminium about 10 yrs ago---one day I'll make a better looking brass one. No sights whenIi got it so I fitted Pedersoli apertures. Fred


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #81 - Sep 6^th, 2010 at 12:40pm	Print Post
	westerner wrote on Sep 5^th, 2010 at 1:45pm: Nice Ballards and Maynards Marlinguy! Real nice!! If you got any old original percussion Schutzen rifles I'd like to see those even more. Thats what I'm interested in now. Just thought I'd let ya know just in case you have some, or just one. Or know somebody that has one. Joe. No Maynards Joe. All Ballards. I'd like to own a Maynard someday, but don't have even one yet. No percussion Schuetzens either. Not much of a muzzleloader guy; I'm too lazy.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #82 - Sep 6^th, 2010 at 12:51pm	Print Post
	Green_Frog wrote on Sep 5^th, 2010 at 7:19am: Vall, You've posted a closer picture of that honor target before, and I believe you gave its history at that time. Will you forgive my laziness and repeat that info, please? It adds a great deal to the display for sure. TIA from your fan, the Green Frog The honor target is an original German target from the 1960's with what appears to be 6 shooters having fired on it. Someone thought it best to repair the holes before selling it, so they very neatly patched them from the back and carefully painted in the patches. I'll try to find the closeup in my files and post it soon. It's pretty neat cartoon charachters running from a windmill with a bullseye on it.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #83 - Sep 7^th, 2010 at 12:06am	Print Post
	That is most likely it. Did you have it rechambered in Pomona? I forget the guys name but he had a very big collection of Marlin lever actions at he showed me. Frank

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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #84 - Sep 12^th, 2010 at 4:50pm	Print Post
	Joe, Frank, why not another TD Scheutzen?? Frank, I know you're already tempted, so Joe, why don't you jump into to this too. They really are fun(?) to build. I'll see if I have any better pictures, just to enhance your thinking guys. Dick

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	dick, I just need a stock maker

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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #86 - Sep 12^th, 2010 at 7:11pm	Print Post
	Just as a tickler, I'll try and find a couple of better of the Scheutzen. If there is anybody out there who was at the "gathering" when I made my crash landing, and saw and/or handled this rifle chime in if you're so inclined. Your observations are better than my comments. Anyhow, here goes

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	and another

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #88 - Sep 12^th, 2010 at 8:31pm	Print Post
	Here is what my TD Schuetzen looks like before Dick made the stock for it......... I'll let Dick post the first "after" picture. What do you think, Dick?

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #89 - Sep 13^th, 2010 at 1:02am	Print Post
	YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joe.

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	This highwall is a .219 Donaldson - Wasp. The scope is an eight power Unertl. Although it was turned into a varminter some time in the past it is a very nice shooter. John


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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #91 - Sep 13^th, 2010 at 12:23pm	Print Post
	Hey Frank.......You aren't trying to put any pressure on me, are you???? . What kind of wood do you like?? Do you have the barrel and in what caliber? We need to talk about this. Dick

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	Dick, Not only was I there, I hosted it! I handled, drooled and fondled that gun....mostly when you weren't looking!! I still hope to someday be able to work something out with you about stocking up some parts I have. I love that thing and I love trapdoors. Match made in heaven!! Will you come to the gathering again next February? I know it is a long drive for you, but I bet there are more who would like to see your wares in person! Jon

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	Okay! Trapdoor Schutzen drooool. I'd use the trapdoor lockplate with all the parts from a sporting front action lock on it. Double sets of course. The Meunier stock made from a nice piece of wood such as this. The Meunier buttplate or the Berg buttplate which I have a couple on hand. Caliber? 32/40, 38/55? False muzzle picket barrel?? Reminds me of that old song, I Dreamed I Was There, In Hillbilly Heaven. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Where he wakes up. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Joe.
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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #94 - Sep 13^th, 2010 at 6:44pm	Print Post
	Hi Jon. Haven't talked to you in a while. Good Lord willing and the creeks, etc. I will be there next year. I'll try for a little less of an entry, promise. Health has been a problem, but I'm still upright, most of the time. I wonder if you have a better memory than I. Do you remember if I had already re-stocked that Greener when I was there. If I hadn't it would be kinda Gemmerish, otherwise much more English. No big deal, just can't remember myself. Hey Westerner, that be some mighty fine lookin' walnut ya gots there. Personally I like working with maple, Maybe 40 years of building Longrifles got me in the habit, but those pieces are nice. What old chassis are they laying on?? My other weakness--- old car hotrods. Nuff jabberin' for now. Oh, and Jon, a plug for a plug. Anybody that misses the "Gathering" next year is really missing something. It's a 4/5 hour drive for me and anybody closer than that has NO excuse for not being there. Later guys. Dick

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	I like Maple too. I have a bunch but it's Western Maple. Not good for gunstocks in my opinion. The chassis is a 1949 Dodge Power Wagon, B1. Nother hibernating project. Joe.

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	Hey Joe, Do you have any idea where i might find a piece of walnut shaped like your? It dosen't even have to have 1/2 that much figure in it. The other thing is when I was about 7 my folks used to go to a hall where Cliffy Stone had his TV show in the LA area. I got to see Tex Ritter sing in person and got his autograph. '51 or '52 Fords were new then. Dick, I have a '35 Ford truck and a '48 Ford truck. Frank

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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #97 - Sep 14^th, 2010 at 10:06am	Print Post
	Old trucks and guns, what else could you ask for. Last I'll say on the forum about it so we don't get tooo far off track, 1927 Ford Roadster Pickup. Nuff said. Back to wood: You're right about western maple. Mine all comes from northern Wisconsin or Michigan and a smattering from PA. Really high figured walnut, while being one of the most beautiful there is, can have some major strength situations even with a straight grain wrist. And I just like the "feel" of good maple. It also takes the finish I make really nicely. Jon, you saw the examples at the Gathering. Much of the rich reddish brown is in the finish as much as in the stain. And to be honest, it works every bit as well on good walnut. It just brings out the base colors with no other finish or stain (who stains walnut?? ). Sorry guys, I'm ramblin' again. Dick

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	I stain Walnut, almost always. Heres ma zip gun with a piece from the first tree I harvested back in 1976. Joe.

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	Nice stuff Joe. If I can dig out the pictures, the most beautiful piece of wood I've ever worked with is on a flintlock Schimmel I built 20 odd years ago. It is curly ash. Also the most miserable. really had to watch grain direction when scraping it. Come off grain instead of into grain and watch a piece pop off into the land of cussin' Dick

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	Anybody ever use Koa from the Big Island of Hawaii for a rifle stock ? Fiddleback Koa is the most beautiful wood I have ever seen and I am retired from the U S Forest Service where I saw a lot of beautiful wood.


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	This is my ugly duckling 222 R It was built by a benchrest guy Orlin Gilkerson in Ohio for purpose of shooting varmints from his truck. barrel is 17 1/2" Hart. Stock is Herters Dot on target is 3/4" shot at 200yds. This is a very eficient tool. Tom


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	Quote: Anybody ever use Koa from the Big Island of Hawaii for a rifle stock ? Fiddleback Koa is the most beautiful wood I have ever seen and I am retired from the U S Forest Service where I saw a lot of beautiful wood. Koa is gorgeous for sure. The price is high. Priced a piece today. It is 3" X 28" X 56" Nice figure but not fancy stock figure. 1250.00 US. Joe.

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	Joe, Hawaii is the only place in the world where Koa grows. The only trees being harvested now are all on the Big Island. There are a few places where you can buy it cheaper (as opposed to cheap) than what you found. The problem is the local woodworkers get most of it first on an allotment system- rightfully so. By the time the guys who sell to the rest of us get theirs the best figured wood is gone and the price is very high. I have seen pieces of hand crafted Koa furniture that would have made a show stopper gun stock.


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	I saw an old Ford "Woodie" station wagon where the owner had al the wod replaced with Koa. All highly figured Koa. Hate to think what that cost.. Whew. Anyhow, I dug out some pix of the curly ash gun, so I'll post a few here. I think you'll all enjoy this one. Dick

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	Another

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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #106 - Sep 16^th, 2010 at 11:05am	Print Post
	Some better close ups. The last two really didn't bring out the figure.

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	the last

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	That curly Ash is spectacular Dick! Joe.

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	Dick, That is beautiful wood, but looks like a nightmare to work. Ash is tough enough with the hard and soft streaks. Add the fiddleback and next to impossible. Excellent job. What stain did you use? Chuck


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	Beautiful gun, Joe!

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #112 - Oct 15^th, 2010 at 1:09am	Print Post
	Thanks Frank. Lots of fun to shoot too. Joe.

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rapud Participating Member Offline Posts: 36 Location: Whitehall, Pa Joined: May 6^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #113 - Oct 15^th, 2010 at 2:44pm	Print Post
	frnkeore; I have a question regarding your collection of parts on #91. Where did you obtain the triggerguard? Also the rear sight? I have a desire to build a percussion schuetzen and want to incorporate such a design. Love what you guys have done with the TD action a work of art and a master of craftmanship. A local gun shop has a perc schuetzen from the late 1880,s made by a smith from the chicago area a lot of european influence, but its been modified an is too pricey for what is left.


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Schutzenbob Frequent Elocutionist Offline Rheinisch-Westfälisc hen Sprengstoff-Fabriken Posts: 2052 Location: Nightingale, California Joined: Oct 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #114 - Oct 15^th, 2010 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	rapud, Here's one from Chicago. Bob


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #115 - Oct 15^th, 2010 at 5:38pm	Print Post
	Rapud, I got everything that you see from Track of the Wolf back with the exception of the sight in '85. The sight I bought to adapt to my then redone RB, after mounting it, it proceeded to ring a good friends eye, blood and all. It's possible that Track may have had it but, it could have come from Dixie, too. Hope it helps you, Frank

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rapud Participating Member Offline Posts: 36 Location: Whitehall, Pa Joined: May 6^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #116 - Oct 15^th, 2010 at 7:59pm	Print Post
	Schutzenbob, I do believe it is the same gunsmith as your photo. Its around .40 cal, has a beautiful trigger guard that doubles as a palm rest, double set triggers and a Swiss type but plate. No rear sight. Suspect the barrel has been cut down and someone put a Lyman rear sight on the barrel. Price $2,250. I have a match near the smith on Sunday I'll stop in for more details.


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Schutzenbob Frequent Elocutionist Offline Rheinisch-Westfälisc hen Sprengstoff-Fabriken Posts: 2052 Location: Nightingale, California Joined: Oct 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #117 - Oct 15^th, 2010 at 11:05pm	Print Post
	rapud, George Beuttenmuller was one of a large family of gunsmiths in the Chicago area and was well known for his percussion schuetzen rifles, I believe that he was active in the 1840’s and 50’s, I’ve also seen a shotgun marked “Beuttenmuller Brothers, Chicago,” Dennis Hrusosky is the resident expert on these rifles. Bob
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Schutzenbob Frequent Elocutionist Offline Rheinisch-Westfälisc hen Sprengstoff-Fabriken Posts: 2052 Location: Nightingale, California Joined: Oct 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #118 - Oct 17^th, 2010 at 11:37am	Print Post
	Joe, It's 44 caliber with a recessed muzzle for a round patch. Bob


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rapud Participating Member Offline Posts: 36 Location: Whitehall, Pa Joined: May 6^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #119 - Oct 18^th, 2010 at 9:14am	Print Post
	Schutzenbob; Stopped at our local BP gun shop on Sunday after SS match. The rifle he has on consignment was made by Rudolph Faas, Chicago, 1868-1875 period. Perc. .45 cal., .451 round ball and 1:42 twist. Look similar to your photo, but all brass guard and butt, strongly Swiss in nature. The most elaborate and functional trigger guard I have ever seen, 1" wide. Nice pewter end cap. No rear sight, every thing orig except front sight and rear lyman open sight. Still think $2150 too much.


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #120 - Oct 18^th, 2010 at 9:43am	Print Post
	rapud wrote on Oct 18^th, 2010 at 9:14am: Still think $2150 too much. Negotiate.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #121 - Oct 19^th, 2010 at 9:50pm	Print Post
	One more Single Shot pic. My plain jane 44 with a perfect #3 barrel.

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trapdoor Dick Oldtimer Offline Posts: 557 Location: Newark Joined: Mar 26^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #122 - Oct 25^th, 2010 at 3:28pm	Print Post
	Hi all. Been gone a while, but back.Chuckster, re: your last question about the curly ash. There are two reasons it remained a schimmel. One is the beauty of the wood speaks for itself. Second, and most important, It was the most blankety blank piece of wood I every worked with. Scrape off grain and watch a CHUNK fly into space. Scraping has to be INTO the grain. With that in mind and the part of my anatomy I paid for to get it...........Well it's just beautiful as a Schimmel. Stain on the rifle is olde fashioned nitrate of iron. Finish is the double boiled high viscosity linseed oil I make up. I really hate to think of getting rid of it, but I think it will be on the block pretty soon. Hope this helps Chuck. More later. Dick

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Harold Participating Member Offline Posts: 20 Location: glenville Joined: Nov 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #123 - Nov 14^th, 2010 at 8:53am	Print Post
	This one followed me home. .22 Hornet, Winchester 52 barrel.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #124 - Nov 14^th, 2010 at 12:55pm	Print Post
	WOW! Harold I truly enjoy the classic lines of your new found rifle! It is absolutely gorgeous in my book and I truly hope that it will shoot as good as it looks. J.Louis

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stebbinsgr Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #125 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 8:56pm	Print Post
	During this past summer I had been trying to figure out what I could do to make a Stevens-Pope-Ballard that was my Grandfather's be more competitive at Etna Green. I had several phone conversations and emails with Randy Wright and his favorite gunsmith Earl Hines in Cody, Wyoming. After several discussions with Randy and Earl I contacted Paul Jones and had a new bullet mould made for this rifle. It is a 197 grain French Breech Seat spitzer style bullet. I also bought a seater from Russ Weber. It has already fired 1 inch groups at 100 yards with the new bullet. After several discussions with Earl I decided to take the plunge. I sent the barreled receiver to Earl and he removed the receiver and sent it to Dale Woody ( (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)) for engraving and polishing. While that was being done, Earl throated the barrel, tuned up the trigger mechanism and made an insert for the lever. The case coloring was done at the Wyoming Armory by Keith Kelby. Below are two links to Picasa web albums with pictures before and after the work was completed. Before: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) After: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Earl Hines is truly a master gunsmith that does beautiful work and is a great person to work with whether it is restoration work or tuning up a new rifle.
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Harold Participating Member Offline Posts: 20 Location: glenville Joined: Nov 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #126 - Nov 28^th, 2010 at 3:28pm	Print Post
	To: J.Louis - Stocks have a Bishop butt plate. I figure they were made from the rough-shaped ones they used to offer. The general lines were what attracted me to the rifle. Checkering on the fore-end is nice; butt-stock panels not so much. I plan to have them refinished over the winter, but the checkering will have to stay as-is. Going to attack a woodchuck or two in the spring. Harold
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Welsh Rifleman Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #127 - Dec 5^th, 2010 at 8:28am	Print Post
	This is my recently acquired Stevens 44 action in 32-40 as refurbished by CPA in 1996 according to their records. It looks like it just came out of their shop! Lucky me! C:\Users\George\Pictures\CanonPhotos\1-32-40Rifle640.jpg


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Crown-C Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 494 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #128 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 3:24pm	Print Post
	This is my first attempt to post a photo so I hope it works! This is my collection of mostly Ballards with a Winchester 1885 lo-wall and a Rem. Rb in .40-65. Several of the Ballards I restored, but only if they were mismatched when I got them, the originals were left original. I still have alot of work left on some of them. Merry Christmas to all. Richard

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #129 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 5:38pm	Print Post
	Great picture, Richard, tell me about the butt stock on that first Ballard (hell tell us ALL about that gun) on the left and what caliber is the Pacific? Frank

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Crown-C Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 494 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #130 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 7:23pm	Print Post
	Frank, The third rifle from the left is a Ballard #10 Junior,38-55. I haven't touched it as it came that way. I bought it from the late Gene Farmer, but it belonged to his friend Roy Watson. I believe it to be a Ballard # 10, Scheutzen. 32" barrel, original globe,level,front sight and original rear improved ballard sight. All serial numbers the same on the butt of stock, under receiver, on tail of breechblock, end of forearm. & under barrel. I would think though the stock would be a period replacement. I'm no expert, but I haven't seen a scrolled factory stock. I don't know Mr. Watson, but if anyone does, let me know, as I'd like more history on it.
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Harold Participating Member Offline Posts: 20 Location: glenville Joined: Nov 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #131 - Dec 15^th, 2010 at 3:23pm	Print Post
	had this one built in '68 or so


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #132 - Dec 15^th, 2010 at 4:24pm	Print Post
	Harold, I love the butt stock. Who made it? Frank

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Harold Participating Member Offline Posts: 20 Location: glenville Joined: Nov 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #133 - Dec 15^th, 2010 at 7:36pm	Print Post
	Stocks were made from Herter's blanks by Art Himburg of Cincinnati.


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moodyholler Oldtimer Offline Posts: 697 Location: Blue Ridge Joined: Oct 11^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #134 - Jan 8^th, 2011 at 4:40pm	Print Post
	Hopkins and Allen Collection (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) R to L: 32-40/16, 32cf/16, 12G, 38-55, 44wcf src, 32 WCF, 20 g,22LR/16, 22LR, cased 44WCF/44shot, (not shown: 22LR, &16). Original stock cert. for H&A Arms Co., Carders book, and signed Phelps Merwin & Hulbert Co. moodyholler


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Sendaro Oldtimer Offline When the sight is on SEND IT! Posts: 588 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Joined: Nov 21^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #135 - Jan 13^th, 2011 at 9:09pm	Print Post
	There is just something about single shot rifles that is adictive! Seems like I can get enough of them. I have centerfire rifles that will shoot in the .100s and have made kills to over 1000 yards with them, but these old rifles are just something that is dear to my heart. They are not as fast, or flat shooting. They don't pack as many foot pounds of punch, and then can be a finikey as a well fed house cat, but I just can't help but love them. The old Stevens 44 is a 32-40 that has my attention right now. She is fun to shoot, and learning to feed her what makes her shoot accurate is a courting that is pure pleasure. She's not the fairest of the rifles I own, nor is she even close to the most accurate, but she has a special quality that takes me back to a time when things were less complicated, and were more of what they appeared to be. There is something honest about single shot rilfes, and when you come to know them you know that they are as strong as the men that uses them and as weak as we the humans that have crafted them. They are Americana when America was what the world looked to as the measure of all. I submit a photo of my humble collection (a few of my single shots) for you to review, and will take but one more pull on my jug of Jose Cuervo Especial before sliping off into dreams of finding Pope Schutezen rifles at garage sales. Good night Jose, where ever you are. Harry can you rebarrel my Stevens to 33-40 before the spring chuck hunting starts?


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #136 - Jan 20^th, 2011 at 10:20pm	Print Post
	Modern High Wall in 32-40 with a Lyman #17 front and Lee Shavers mid-range Soule rear. Some day I'll have to take a couple of pic's of this and the Low Wall with a proper backdrop.

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smoke810 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 260 Location: N.E. Oklahoma Joined: May 22^nd, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #137 - Jan 22^nd, 2011 at 12:09pm	Print Post
	Here is a couple of pictures of a butt stock and foream for a Winchester Low Wall I made from some firewood I got a few years ago. It seemed a shame to burn it. It's American Walnut from a tree removed from my golf course. Don G


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #138 - Jan 24^th, 2011 at 12:14pm	Print Post
	Bresien 33-47 (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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Kurt_701 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1016 Location: Missouri Joined: May 20^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #139 - Jan 25^th, 2011 at 4:39pm	Print Post
	Here is my Hartford Pope 28/30with accessories. Kurt

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #140 - Jan 25^th, 2011 at 4:54pm	Print Post
	Kurt beautiful rifle how does it shoot? J.Louis

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #141 - Jan 25^th, 2011 at 6:13pm	Print Post
	That Hartford-Pope high wall is beautiful. Here is my feeble attempt at photography with my 1919 1885 low wall with single-set trigger and Lyman scope. Have got to find a coil-spring Helm lever.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #142 - Jan 27^th, 2011 at 9:12pm	Print Post
	Not my gun but, I'm posting it because I believe it is a very unusual and rare factory High Wall. Frank

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rmc Participating Member Offline Posts: 44 Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #143 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 5:24pm	Print Post
	Here is some pictures of my Brown standard Military Long range rifle Serial number 6 of 18 built in 1883, I think this gun actually went to England and was used in the match in 1883 for thew Wimbledon Cup


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Matt Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #147 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 8:46pm	Print Post
	Hello to everyone, I am new here and fairly new to single shot rifles. I now have two singles since this past December and I love to shot both of them. Here is my Sharps and my Handi both are in 45-70


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #148 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 9:35pm	Print Post
	Welcome Matt! Nice looking rifles. Joe.

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #149 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 9:36pm	Print Post
	Lovely Rifles and thank you so much for sharing them Matt. J.Louis

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Matt Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #150 - Feb 21^st, 2011 at 5:11pm	Print Post
	Joe, J Louis; Thank you for the welcome, and the gracious comments about the photos. I can't wait to hunt with them next deer season, I am looking for somewhere to hunt hogs until then. Thanks again. Matt


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #151 - Feb 21^st, 2011 at 5:39pm	Print Post
	Hey Matt, what is that bottle neck cartridge in your picture? Looks like a 358 Winchester? You got an extra barrel for that H&R ? Joe.

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38-55 Full Member Offline Posts: 126 Location: central pa Joined: Jul 18^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #152 - Feb 21^st, 2011 at 6:09pm	Print Post
	Matt hunted boar about two weeks ago, with a 45-90, blackpowder. Watch how you shoot them, I went through the first one and another running in the field behind it. Never saw the second one. Down go two boar, what a boar rifle. Both complete pass throughs with one shot.


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Matt Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #153 - Feb 21^st, 2011 at 8:31pm	Print Post
	Westerner; The bottle neck round is 308, The reason I took the photo with both cases is to show my sister who was unfamiliar with the 45/70. 38-55; Thanks for the info, I am looking forward to trying both of them out along with my 45lc.. I am throughly impressed with the 45 cal, and I am kicking myself in the caboose for not getting one years ago.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #154 - Mar 20^th, 2011 at 10:17pm	Print Post
	Varmit and bench rest style Winchesters. frank

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GWarden Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 317 Location: Marshalltown Iowa Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #155 - Apr 15^th, 2011 at 9:24am	Print Post
	Here is my CPA .22

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Nero Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1005 Location: NZ Joined: Jun 1^st, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #156 - Apr 20^th, 2011 at 12:17am	Print Post
	Latest little toy in 357 Mag and an eighteen inch barrel, according to my bathroom scales it weighs four and a bit pounds. Shoots well with a very nice trigger, it was a 22 RF target rifle originally. It feels incredibly light in the hand and the photo does not do it justice. Regards, Roly.


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Fritz Oldtimer Offline Posts: 516 Location: Texas Joined: Jun 27^th, 2008	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #157 - Apr 20^th, 2011 at 10:16am	Print Post
	Nice job on Martini-Fritz


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jk Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #158 - Apr 30^th, 2011 at 3:23pm	Print Post
	A little something.... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #159 - Apr 30^th, 2011 at 4:03pm	Print Post
	Wow! Something I've never seen. Interesting. Some kind of Martini/ Peabody style action? German? Joe.

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jk Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #160 - Apr 30^th, 2011 at 4:53pm	Print Post
	Hi Joe, Something similar to a Martini but the lever acts on a cam and actually seals the breech. They are of a Norwegian patent, and called Tennstempel rifles. John


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #161 - May 3^rd, 2011 at 3:32pm	Print Post
	John, Where can I get more information on those guns? Frank

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #162 - May 3^rd, 2011 at 3:36pm	Print Post
	A beautiful little Favorite I built with a Model 44/45 stock and target barrel as well as the orginal barrel.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #163 - May 5^th, 2011 at 8:50pm	Print Post
	Quote: A little something.... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Googled Tennstempel rifle. Came up with this. Another single shot window opens. Oooooooh! (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Joe.

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Paul Tummers Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #164 - May 8^th, 2011 at 5:20pm	Print Post
	This one is coming my way soon,Cal. 9,5x47R, no maker's name on it, appears to be some derivate of a Martini system, take-down system.


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #165 - Jun 16^th, 2011 at 11:34pm	Print Post
	This rifle should be here Saturday, thought you might like a peek. Its a Martini sporting rifle that has been re-bored from 297/250 to .256 Win Mag. The pictures should speak for themselves. Take care and God bless....cordell


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #166 - Jun 16^th, 2011 at 11:36pm	Print Post
	More


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #167 - Jun 16^th, 2011 at 11:43pm	Print Post
	And last group!!


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #168 - Jun 17^th, 2011 at 4:05am	Print Post
	A lot of work went into that nice Martini. How was the pattern made on the sides of the frame. Stamped? Engraved? Classy rifle. I want it real bad! Joe.

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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #169 - Jun 17^th, 2011 at 8:59am	Print Post
	Hello westerner, I think it is hand engraved but it may be stamped in places. I should have it in hand tomorrow (God willing) and I will give you an update on the little guy! I am already planning the next 2 barrels for it, and although I would like to do a .357 Mag barrel first, it will probably be a .22 Jet due to the fact I already have the barrel. Thanks for the compliment on the .256 Win Mag, hopefully it is as accurate as it was described!!! Take care and God bless.....cordell


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #170 - Jun 17^th, 2011 at 12:07pm	Print Post
	My Stevens Bisley with Litchert scope, it has been re-bored to .218 Bee. Take care and God bless. cordell


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #171 - Jun 17^th, 2011 at 5:32pm	Print Post
	This is a Brno .222 Mod 110 Lux or Super Lux (I am still trying to find out which).. I bought this because of the stock and the fit.................Like we need an excuse to buy a gun!!!!! ......Take care and God bless.cordell


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #172 - Jun 17^th, 2011 at 5:42pm	Print Post
	My Winchester low wall in .22 Hornet..........TC&GB...cordell


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	Just picked up this nice Stevens 414 Armoury Rifle for my brother. Chambered in .22LR.

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	More 414.

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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #175 - Jul 2^nd, 2011 at 6:37pm	Print Post
	SSShooter, I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep us posted when your brother sights it in!!!! Take care and God bless cordell


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cordell Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #176 - Jul 15^th, 2011 at 9:37pm	Print Post
	Another little Martini Cadet in 218 Bee that just happened to follow me home a few days ago. It is ready to go with the addition of a scope but I may change the wood......TC&GB.....cordell


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	Fredrick Jung and Sohn Stahl. 1891 proofmark. 8.15X46 1/2 R. Joe.

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #178 - Jul 27^th, 2011 at 6:30am	Print Post
	Quote: SSShooter, I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep us posted when your brother sights it in!!!! Take care and God bless cordell Brother reports that it shoots just fine. I'll challenge him when out for Thanksgiving.

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harry_eales Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #179 - Jul 27^th, 2011 at 11:32am	Print Post
	westerner wrote on Jun 17^th, 2011 at 4:05am: A lot of work went into that nice Martini. How was the pattern made on the sides of the frame. Stamped? Engraved? Classy rifle. I want it real bad! Joe. Hello Joe, The patterns on the side panels of that Greener Rook Rifle action were put on by Roller Dies. An awful lot of them were made and the roller die was the cheapest way to do it. It would have taken days to hand engrave that rifle action with that basket weave pattern. Harry


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #180 - Jul 27^th, 2011 at 2:49pm	Print Post
	First one I've ever seen Harry. Real perty. It's the type of pattern seen on cheap lighters and cigarette boxes. The engraving on the above Stahl rifle is called ( black leaf ). The pattern and scrolls are perfectly done. It may have lost some of it's glimmer over the years. It was case hardened in colors which are long gone. Joe.

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Babalooie Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #181 - Jul 31^st, 2011 at 4:55pm	Print Post
	I have two single shot rifles. One is a Remington Rolling Block # 4 take down in .22lr. Here's the other: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) It has German BUG proof marks, which makes it an antique. So far, I've been unable to identify the manufacturer.


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Zack T Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 354 Joined: Apr 9^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #182 - Aug 1^st, 2011 at 12:55am	Print Post
	Wow Joe, I just caught myself staring at that rifle for a good 5 minutes flat and have a long tendril of drool down my chin. I dont care what anyone says about Germanic engraving- that is a beautiful rifle. I also have to compliment your shooting box. I have been looking high and low and either find a run of the mill Gerstner for too much money or a old beater with no life left in it. Someday ! Zack


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #183 - Aug 1^st, 2011 at 1:54am	Print Post
	Thanks Zack. The shooting box I found at an antique mall for 25.00. The veneer was gone on the top and back. The veneer on the front cover was curled up. Found a local guy who restores furniture. He gave me some veneer and told me how to restore the veneer in the front. It's fun to have old stuff with an old rifle. Joe.

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	This is my .22 squirrel rifle with Unertl 6X small game scope

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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #185 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 4:35pm	Print Post
	I have this Winchester 1885 Low Wall, 22 caliber, which I know very little about. It has a 4 digit serial number, which I think reflects it was produced in 1887. The sight appears to be a Winchester Midrange Vernier tang sight. Under the forearm is a dovetail which I think was part of an old trigger spring. The barrel I know nothing about. No markings. I shoot this gun in silhouette matches and it is very accurate out to 100m. The trigger is nice and the action is smooth. Any information would be greatly appriciated.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #186 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 6:54pm	Print Post
	That is one beautiful LW. I have no info for you other than it still has the leaf spring hammer with the coil spring on it. Could we get a shot of the grip cap? I think I've seen another gun with the same cap. Thanks for the pictures, Frank

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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #187 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 8:09pm	Print Post
	Sure, here are some additional pictures of the grip cap, along with others. Anything to assist me in acquiring information on this gun. Thanks


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #188 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 8:43pm	Print Post
	XB, Take a look at these picture and see how the gun compares to yours. The grip cap and other things look very similar. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Frank

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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #189 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 9:14pm	Print Post
	Your right Frank. The vernier sight looks the same also. The butt plate on mine has only the bottom extension. Do you think that the grip cap was an option on these guns? I have read that the list of option was pretty extensive. Wouldn't a factory barrel have some kind of ID on it? Larry


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #190 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 9:47pm	Print Post
	Larry, I posted that gun on this forum when it was for sale here locally and the response here was that it wasn't a Winchester pattern. It was said to have Cody Paper work (I didn't see the document) saying that it was a Swiss model Winchester 1885. Could you do a full length side shot of your gun and a close up of the wrist area on both sides to compare the pistol grip shape? Frank

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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #191 - Aug 13^th, 2011 at 10:52pm	Print Post
	I will get the pictures up tomorrow. This is getting interesting. Thanks for the assistance. Larry


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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #192 - Aug 14^th, 2011 at 1:32pm	Print Post
	Frank, here are pictures you requested. Hope they help. Larry


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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #193 - Aug 14^th, 2011 at 1:33pm	Print Post
	Frank, hope you don't mind, I have one more of the underside of the barrel. Larry


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #194 - Aug 14^th, 2011 at 8:58pm	Print Post
	Larry, It does seem that they both could have been made by the same source. Weather Winchester or a custom gun maker. The forearms seems the same but, my pics are close enough to tell for sure. The checkering pattern looks the same near the frame. The grip cap is almost (if not perfect) a perfect match. 16 flutes on each. But, the butt stock has some differences as well as the butt plate. Your butt plate looks like a cut off Helms. The BP on the pics that I took, hasn't been identified. Your cheek piece is a little shorter, and the grip ends on the one in my pic very different that any that I've seen. The overall pattern is very similar though. They both have SS triggers and octagon to round barrels AND as I remember it also had a 4 digit serial number! And yes, they have the same tang sight! If you could get the Cody letter on it, that might tell a lot more about both guns. Does anyone else out there have a opinion on these two guns? Frank

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XB40 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #195 - Aug 14^th, 2011 at 9:49pm	Print Post
	Frank, this gun came from a private collection. The owner is deceased, so that source is out. The guns he had were all high end, Griffin & Howell, winchester 52, all 40's models, as new. Some 1897 Marlins, you get the picture. I am just now starting to search for info on this gun. I am also researching a German Drilling without much success, but it is early. This 22 I have claimed as mine. I did have one individual state it could be a custom gun, but he could add nothing further. But, the similarties in the two tend to make me believe they have the same orgin. How would I go about obtaining the Cody letter? Larry


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Buckshot Participating Member Offline Posts: 10 Location: So. Cal Joined: Mar 11^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #196 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 2:30am	Print Post
	I don't have any photo's of the entire rifle. I suppose I should rectify that but it would kind of take up the top of the wife's washer and dryer I use as the photo staging area Anyway, here goes: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) It's chambered 32-40. So far all I've ever shot out of it was fixed ammo. There is no attached means for a breech seater hookup. Rick

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #197 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 2:35am	Print Post
	Thats a beautiful gun, Buckstot. Very nice stock and action. I would love a full view, too as well as a shot with the action open. Thank you, Frank

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #198 - Sep 4^th, 2011 at 10:18am	Print Post
	Buckshot, there's no means for a breechseating tool on your Aydt action rifle because German shooters always shot cased ammo. They never breechseated their cartridge guns.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #199 - Sep 4^th, 2011 at 10:46am	Print Post
	Here's a few more pics to update this thread. Just digging through my picture album. Win. 1885 Hi Wall Special Sporting. Unrestored with 2x wood: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Unusual grip cap on the Hi Wall: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Low and Hi Walls: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Low Wall in .22 short, 2x wood: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) #2 Rem. in .22 LR: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Restored Hepburn: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Another Hepburn DST: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Special order Stevens 44 1/2 in .25-21: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Unusual Stevens 44. Highly engraved, but no other special features, .32-20: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Restored Ballard #4 in 34" half octagon barrel, .45-70: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Ballard Pacific .45-70: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Ballard Union Hill: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Special order DST #2 Ballard: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Stevens Premier #8: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) More later.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #200 - Sep 4^th, 2011 at 12:18pm	Print Post
	Thank you so much, Val. Those are very beautiful rifles. Frank

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #201 - Sep 5^th, 2011 at 10:47am	Print Post
	Thanks Frank! #3 Ballard, .25 rimfire Stevens rebore: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Frank Wesson: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Zettler Bros Ballard #6 .22 Short, Stevens scope, Pope rings: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Very early #3 Ballard .22 Long: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Schoyen Ballard .38-55: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Presentation Ballard #3 .22 LR. Presented to Lt. Charles Phillips, West Point class of 1883 (later General Phillips) on his promotion to Captain, from the men who served under him: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Type 33A Husqvarna: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Rem. #4 3 barrel set: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Ballard 3f Fine Gallery: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) #1 Sporter (restored) .40-65: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) #1 Sporter .22LR: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) #1 Ballard .44Ballard XL: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #202 - Sep 5^th, 2011 at 1:36pm	Print Post
	Wow Val, That's over the top. I would have never dreamed of a #1 RB in 22rf or that engraved three barrel and scope #4. Very impressive. Frank

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #203 - Sep 5^th, 2011 at 6:26pm	Print Post
	Thanks Frank! The #1 in .22LR is a hoot to shoot with. It's a non factory chambering, and someone built a wonderful sliding extractor system that works better than any .22RF extracttor I've ever owned! When I bought it the barrel was only 22" long, but shot very nicely. I loved the accuracy, but didn't like the looks. I turned it over to John Taylor to see if he could improve it, but not change the barrel. John did his usual magic by turning a stub of .45 cal. barrel to press over the existing barrel and match up with the round portion of the 1/2 octagon barrel and extend it to 30". Kinda like a "bloop tube" for .22 rifles. Then I just rust blued the whole barrel again, and it was looking better. Here's a picture of the unique extractor system: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) The #4 was built up by a friend who wanted a 3 barrel set with full length scope to transfer between barrels. The barrels are full octagon, half octagon, and full round.
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #204 - Sep 5^th, 2011 at 6:36pm	Print Post
	marlinguy - very nice collection. Very nice.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #205 - Sep 5^th, 2011 at 6:37pm	Print Post
	Your #1 .22 is fantastic, MG! Thanks for sharing! Joe.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #206 - Sep 6^th, 2011 at 10:48am	Print Post
	Thank you very much! The #1 is a real favorite. Not a high end gun, and made up from numerous parts with mods, but such a joy to shoot it makes it all more appealing.

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spitpatch Participating Member Offline Posts: 31 Joined: Aug 2^nd, 2011	A nice High Wall Reply #207 - Sep 6^th, 2011 at 11:22am	Print Post
	New to the forum, some members asked to see my High Wall. 1885 Special Sporting Rifle 32" #3 barrel, .25-20 Single Shot #2 Wood, pistol grip, checkered. Close-coupled double set trigger Mfg 1904 Factory ledger does not designate sights: Gun came to me with a #2 Lyman peep (maked "D"), Lyman rear buckhorn, and Lyman ivory bead front, marked "Lyman Pat 1890". This front sight is smashed to the right 90 degrees. First pic is as it looks now (after being cleaned and lightly polished with denim and paste wax). Following pics are as it appeared when purchased. Many of the surface scratches are now much reduced. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #208 - Sep 6^th, 2011 at 12:18pm	Print Post
	splitpatch - indeed, a beautiful rifle. Your post has inspired me to take a few more shots of the High Wall was fortunate to find last week. My photo skills and camera are certainly not up to yours and do not do this very nice rifle justice. Per the 'letter' from the Cody Firearms Museum, This 1891 High Wall is one of the few that was originally chambered in 38/56. They first sent the info that it was 38/55, but when I replied, asking if they had any info on sights or the stock, etc., they discovered their typo and sent me another letter. The rifle currently has a 30" Winchester #3 full octagonal barrel chambered in 32/40. Too bad it does not still have the 38/56 barrel, as that is what I shoot in BPCR silhouette. The slightly out-of-focus pic is just to show the great figure in the wood. The bore is absolutely pristine. As a side note, ask the folks at C. Sharps if they could offer a set-trigger for this rifle. They only build/offer coil-spring guns. Found this a bit odd as the two C. Sharps High Walls I'm familiar with are both 'thick-side' recievers, which were all flat-spring guns. So, am on the hunt for a single-set trigger set for this rifle. Edit: Spoke with Gary Quinlan last evening and he corrected what I stated in the above paragraph. Gary told me that Winchester did make some thick-side coil-spring recievers, but did not build any rifles with them. He recalls that Sedgley purchased the last of the 1885 receivers from Winchester as a lot in the '50s and that they were all new, blued thick-side coil-spring models. Wonder if Winchester was simply not going to put in the cost of milling them down to panel-side at the end when they stopped production? Who knows.
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #209 - Sep 7^th, 2011 at 9:55am	Print Post
	spitpatch and SSShooter, those are both wonderful examples of Hi Walls!

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #210 - Sep 8^th, 2011 at 10:06am	Print Post
	Thanks. Mine is off to Ballard Rifles in the next week to have a new single-set trigger installed. As I'm going to shoot it, might as well try to be competitive. That close-set trigger on splitpatch's High Wall is great.

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kelliott Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #211 - Sep 8^th, 2011 at 1:31pm	Print Post
	Hi, this is my Zimmerstutzen. I'm still learning about it... I don't know yet what ammo goes in it! But I think it's in excellent condition considering it's age.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #212 - Sep 8^th, 2011 at 1:40pm	Print Post
	Greetings K and welcome to the forum. Could we get a good shot of the loading mechanism? Frank Elliott

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kelliott Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #213 - Sep 8^th, 2011 at 2:16pm	Print Post
	Thanks, Frank. I'm posting some older pictures and I just took a couple new ones to show you as well. There are some numbers stamped into the underside of the stock. They are "7" over "6992". The only other marking is "L. Dieter in Munchen" on the barrel. You have a great name, Frank. Of course, I got mine from my husband! Kate Elliott


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Mike65 Full Member Offline Posts: 197 Joined: May 4^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #214 - Sep 28^th, 2011 at 4:01pm	Print Post
	A Stevens Favorite I bought this for my wife a couple of weeks ago (no, it really is for her). Only markings on the rifle are H.G. Hansen on the sight adapter base. Nothing on the barrel. Redone in the '40s or '50s? Mike

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	Nice find and a gorgeous Rifle Mike someone spent allot of time and effort on it and did a really nice job along the way. How does it shoot? J.Louis

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Mike65 Full Member Offline Posts: 197 Joined: May 4^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #216 - Sep 28^th, 2011 at 5:50pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the comment. It was a safe queen for about 25+ years with the previous owner and when my wife thought that she'd like to shoot 22s with us a friend of mine said that he had a rifle she might like. Seems like a lot of work to put into a Favorite but whoever the guy was did a nice job. We haven't done too much with it yet just trying to find what it likes to shoot. Windage adjustment is kind of iffy the way the sight is set up but I think that it will be competitive at least at our local range. Mike

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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #217 - Sep 29^th, 2011 at 8:42pm	Print Post
	MIke, the Museum at SouthWestern Michigan (Jr) College In Dowagiac MI has a small display of some Neidner material. Included is Tom Shelhammer's personal squirrel hunting rifle, in some ways a lot like your wife's. A very gussied up favorite. Neidner .22rf barrel of course, nice high grade stock --by Tom, naturally. I donltrecall the sights---its been a few years since I looked at it, but I think there was a tang sight and an early scope. one difference is that it was fully engraved by one of the masters of the era--don't remember who. but in one major way your wife's is better, it's gonna be used well. not stuck forever in a glass case

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	I'll try posting a couple of my 7.5x55 Hammerelli/martini. This "swiss stutzen" appears to date from the 20's maybe very early 30's. the action and stock are very similar to the ones Springfield bought from Hammerelli and rebarreled in .30-'06 for building "intl. free rifles". I don't know enough about proofs to come up with a closer date. The top of the breechblock shows some lightly oxidized nickel-plate and the lever some faint traces of the same. The wood is solid with some wear marking but shows good care. There is a large "dutchman" plug/patch in the forend that appears to be contemporary with the mfg of the rest of the stock In what I am told is the standard for Swiss gvmt. spec. Stutzen rifles designed for competition with gvmt. issue mil. match ammo; the rear sight is a finely crafted sliding open rear with built-in elevation and windage. The front sight is a round-butted front-insert dovetailed plain post--that oddly enough is precisely the same dovetail size and contour and precisely interchangeable with the one on my German 22 rf schuetzen. I have one of Steve Earle's clamp-on scope base adapter that clamps solidly to the rear sight dovetail "rail" with out leaving a mar.

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	left side overall

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	bottom flat--proofs

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	block & breech top

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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #222 - Oct 7^th, 2011 at 3:11pm	Print Post
	right side stock

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3874 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #223 - Nov 1^st, 2011 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	For something a little different, here's a Belgian Comblain in .50-70.


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gewehrfreund Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 435 Location: Cortland Joined: Jan 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #224 - Nov 1^st, 2011 at 1:24pm	Print Post
	Modern copy with hammer added?


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MartiniBelgian Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1675 Location: Aarschot Joined: Jun 7^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #225 - Nov 1^st, 2011 at 4:33pm	Print Post
	Not really - quite a lot of Comblains had external, non-shrouded hammers.


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gewehrfreund Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 435 Location: Cortland Joined: Jan 24^th, 2005	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #226 - Nov 1^st, 2011 at 5:50pm	Print Post
	Interesting, I have never seen one with a hammer. The only ones I have seen have been in very rough shape and not nearly as nice as this refurbished example.


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Jonathan Kirton Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #227 - Nov 2^nd, 2011 at 6:53am	Print Post
	Re your Comblain rifle, was the action originally from a military rifle or from a sporting or target/match rifle? The action may to have come from a military rifle, probably from a Comblain Modele 1882 originally built for the Belgian Garde Civique (Militia) units, which is the most common form of this particular style of action. The Comblain Syndicate Serial Number below the "COMBLAIN BREVETE" stamping on the right side of the action may confirm this, although this action form was also used in a few sporting and target rifles produced by the Syndicate. The presence of a second "Batch Serial Number" will usually indicate a military rifle production run, while individually produced sporting or target rifles usually carry no Batch Serial Number. Providing the serial number(s) would help in identifying the source of the action. Jonathan Kirton, Canada


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3874 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #228 - Nov 2^nd, 2011 at 1:54pm	Print Post
	Yes, I'm sure that one began life as a Garde Civique just like its little brother here, now in .45-70. The barrel on this one is what remains when you start with a 577-450 Martini-Henry carbine barrel and take just enough off to clear the chamber for .45-70. With a 500 grain bullet and a case full of Swiss this one will get your attention when you pull the trigger. I haven't seen a Brazilian model with the shrouded hammer in person but I have seen a brass framed Comblain in France. Lest anyone bemoan altering an original, this one was lacking a barrel when I got it.


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Jonathan Kirton Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #229 - Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 4:02pm	Print Post
	Comblain Modele 1870 for the Belgian Garde Civique with phosphorous bronze action. This particular rifle was one of the annual "Prix du Gouvernement" prize rifles which were awarded to the high scoring member of the Garde while this rifle type was in service between 1870 and 1882. The bronze was sculpted in a style known as "rocaille", and all the bronze parts were then gilded. This particular rifle, Comblain Syndicate Serial Number 9926 B was completed during 1871. Total production of rifles using this Comblain patent action was around 138,000, the majority being military rifles. Jonathan Kirton, Canada


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Jonathan Kirton Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #230 - Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 4:03pm	Print Post
	Photo !


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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2836 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #233 - Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 4:12pm	Print Post
	Was a rifle like this just a trophy? Or did someone actually shoot it, perhaps in the next year's competition? I should not think that a member of the Civil Guard would take it along on a drill or exercise.


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3874 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #234 - Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 4:18pm	Print Post
	Wow!


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #235 - Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 4:43pm	Print Post
	Thank you very much, Jonathan. I've never seen such a embellished rifle. Frank

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3874 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #236 - Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 8:05pm	Print Post
	Jonathan, The Syndicate Serial Numbers are 105238 and 95106 respectively. I notice that the serial numbers on the left side of the action are accompanied by 2 marks. One of the marks is the same on both but the other is different. Do you know if one of these is the maker's mark? I understand that different manufacturers in Liege made these. By the way, did you get my private message? I don't know if I sent it correctly.


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Jonathan Kirton Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread - Comblain Rifles Reply #237 - Nov 4^th, 2011 at 11:26am	Print Post
	To: oneatatime, Thanks for the SSN & Batch Number - which confirm that the action came from a Belgian made Garde Civique Modele 1882 rifle. These were well made and strong actions, most of which were produced by Auguste Francotte of Liege. You can find my study on the Comblain rifles which was published in the late, lamented "The Gun Report", issues:- Vol. 50, No. 5 of October, 2004. No. 6 of November, 2004. No. 7 of December, 2004. No. 9 of February, 2005. Used copies can probably be found on the internet. Earlier versions of these articles were also published in the UK in "The Journal of the Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association", back issues of which are available, and can be ordered on the HBSA website.


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Jonathan Kirton Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #238 - Nov 4^th, 2011 at 11:40am	Print Post
	Comblain SSN 9926 B "Prix du Gouvernement" rifle, illustrated above:- While this rifle is still in excellent, original condition, and has been generally well looked after for the last 140 years, there can be little doubt that it has seen a considerable amount of use on the range ! The phosphorous bronze is quite strong, and evidently adequate for use in a black powder rifle, however, it is a bit ductile, and the face of the bronze breechblock on this rifle shows a distinct depression caused by the expanding / recoiling bases of what one guesses must have been a great many cartridge cases fired in this rifle ! J. G. K.


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3874 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #239 - Nov 5^th, 2011 at 1:23am	Print Post
	Another action which, like the Comblain, is operated by inserting the thumb and pulling down is the Heeren. Only the Heeren pulls back instead of forward. This one is from the 1880's and is in 6.5x58R Sauer. A modern version of these actions is still being custom made in Europe. The shot with the scale shows how compact they are. That's a double set trigger, sort of. It's actually an extension of the hammer which cocks on opening but if pressed forward sets the front trigger.
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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #240 - Dec 29^th, 2011 at 9:20pm	Print Post
	Here are some pictures of three of my Ballards. Hope they go through. Think I have this figured out. The top one is a Pacific 5. I took off the ramrod because I shoot it off bags all the time. Second is a 1 1/2, 38-55. It was a junker, but I built it into a shooter. Third is a 4 1/2. 40-65. I took the original barrel off because it was a 40-65 everlasting, and the new barrel is cut to the same dimensions so the wood will still fit on the original barrel when I put it back on. The new barrel is a 32 inch 40-65 Win. Enjoy!


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #241 - Dec 29^th, 2011 at 10:17pm	Print Post
	pacific5 - very nice! Good to see someone other than me shooting a 32" barrel.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #242 - Dec 29^th, 2011 at 10:22pm	Print Post
	Very nice Ballards! I want them all, REAL BAD! Joe.

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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #243 - Dec 30^th, 2011 at 12:34am	Print Post
	I had three more Ballards, but i could't get the pictures to go thru. I'll try to send them tomorrow, i was probably just doing something wrong. Thanks for the response.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #244 - Dec 30^th, 2011 at 4:14am	Print Post
	What caliber is the Pacific? The Pacific is one of my favorite rifles. Is the barrel original? Is there an inlay at the tip of the Forestock? What kind of sights are on it? Joe.

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caithness77 Full Member Offline Posts: 114 Location: Brisbane Joined: Jul 14^th, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #245 - Dec 30^th, 2011 at 8:49am	Print Post
	Hi, Nice piece. Had one very similar to yours, retailed by Banziger of St.Gallans. I very good friend owns it now. He is a collector and old die hard shooter. I just sent him this link because I'm sure he would love to chat to you. Cheers and happy new year to you, Stu QuestionableMaynard8130 wrote on Oct 7^th, 2011 at 3:04pm: I'll try posting a couple of my 7.5x55 Hammerelli/martini. This "swiss stutzen" appears to date from the 20's maybe very early 30's. the action and stock are very similar to the ones Springfield bought from Hammerelli and rebarreled in .30-'06 for building "intl. free rifles". I don't know enough about proofs to come up with a closer date. The top of the breechblock shows some lightly oxidized nickel-plate and the lever some faint traces of the same. The wood is solid with some wear marking but shows good care. There is a large "dutchman" plug/patch in the forend that appears to be contemporary with the mfg of the rest of the stock In what I am told is the standard for Swiss gvmt. spec. Stutzen rifles designed for competition with gvmt. issue mil. match ammo; the rear sight is a finely crafted sliding open rear with built-in elevation and windage. The front sight is a round-butted front-insert dovetailed plain post--that oddly enough is precisely the same dovetail size and contour and precisely interchangeable with the one on my German 22 rf schuetzen. I have one of Steve Earle's clamp-on scope base adapter that clamps solidly to the rear sight dovetail "rail" with out leaving a mar.


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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #246 - Dec 30^th, 2011 at 12:33pm	Print Post
	My pacific is a 40-63. It's the most accurate rifle i have, and i have some good ones. I shoot it all the time. I'am sure i've put put at least a 800 to a 1000 thru it. Love it.


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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #247 - Dec 30^th, 2011 at 1:03pm	Print Post
	The pacific 5 is also one of my very favorites. The barrel is original the bore is super.There is no buffalo horn insert in the forend, the forend is the only weak part of this rifle. It has a piece of the wood missing on the left side at the front. About 1/4" by 2". I'am hoping to find a take off to put on mine. My front sight is a lyman 20 MJT, the tang sight is a long range soule made by Ron Heilman. I have really enjoyed this forum, i've only been a member for a week or so. I can see there a lot of real single shot NUTS here, myself included. I love all the good info and ideas, seems to be a lot of knowledge among you guys. Happy New Year


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caithness77 Full Member Offline Posts: 114 Location: Brisbane Joined: Jul 14^th, 2009	Well here is an unusual for you. Reply #248 - Jan 3^rd, 2012 at 8:29am	Print Post
	This is a Trantor 'Little Monarch' 300 Rook rifle. I don't shoot her, just there to admire. To hold is an experience in itself, very slim and light. Wonder if you could make a stronger copy, being that these rooks are usually mild steel.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #249 - Jan 5^th, 2012 at 12:03pm	Print Post
	Another Pacific. This one is a 45/70. 30 inch barrel. Ballard tang sight and Winchester windgauge sight. Joe.

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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #250 - Jan 5^th, 2012 at 7:17pm	Print Post
	Ya, Mr. Westerner thats a nice one. I tried to purchase another Ballard wednesday on an auction but the modem for my computer quit, so i missed out. Have a nice day.


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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #251 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 1:47pm	Print Post
	Here is a Brown Ballard i've had for several years. It's a .44 EXL has an excellent bore, the duel ignition was changed over to center fire long ago. When it was changed it was done without any alterations to the rifle. The nipple was removed and replaced with what appears to be the firing pin assembly from an old SXS hammer shot gun was screwed into its place. Shoots like a dream. I'am trying to find a nice #3 Ballard, even a #3 Fine if i can find one not priced out of this world. Any Ballard that's been converted to a .22 would be nice.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #252 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 2:20pm	Print Post
	"My pacific is a 40-63. It's the most accurate rifle i have, and i have some good ones. I shoot it all the time. I'am sure i've put put at least a 800 to a 1000 thru it. Love it." Pacific5, I also have a 40/63 Pacific, it's the one shown under my name, do you have any loads to share?

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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #253 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 3:55pm	Print Post
	Hello Mr.Frnkeore: I have a load i've been using in both my 4 1/2, and my Pacific. You probably won't think much of it since most of the stuff that i have been reading on the forum has had mostly negative things to say about putting a wad over the powder charge. Most say its a good way to ring a chamber, i have no doubt that it is a possibility, any time your reloading things can happen. So here goes, i use 19 gr. IMR 4227 over a CCI large pistol primer then i cover it up with a .040 thick felt wad on the powder. I use 410 gr. Snover bullet, i seat it out far enough so when i close the breech it imprints the rifling into the bullet. I,ve had very good accuracy. I use the same load and procedure in my 40-65, it's a 4 1/2 Ballard. I also use the wads in my 38-55. I,am not going to say a wad won't ring a chamber, all i know is i have never had the problem. I shoot my rifles on regularly at least 2 weekends a month for years. Please don't think i'am trying to say anyone is wrong, i just haven't had that problem but i'am sure people have for what ever reason. Keep shooting those single shots.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #254 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 4:58pm	Print Post
	Thank you for the load, I will try it but w/o the wad as I have rung a barrel using a wad against the barrel in a 30/40 Krag (once bitten, twice shy ) Thank you, Frank

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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #255 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 8:07pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the reply, Good luck with the load. Have you used IMR 4227 before, i've pretty good luck with it. I forgot something on the load info, i also do a slight taper crimp. :exclamation


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #256 - Jan 8^th, 2012 at 9:20pm	Print Post
	4227 has been my starting powder on most everything 32/40 and under. I've always used 4759 in the larger cases such as 45/70. I also use Unique in the 45/70 in the 10 gr range and it shoots well in the 45/70. I've had my 40/63 for over 5 years but, have only shot it once and that was with the 10 gr Unique load. 6" 10 shot groups at 200 was the result. We don't have any 40+ matches here so, it hasen't been a priority. One other thing is that I only shoot breech seated. I don't and never have shot LR, BP fixed. Frank

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pacific5 Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #257 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 9:18pm	Print Post
	How is the accuracy with the 4759, i,ve never used it. I have noticed that a lot of shooters use it.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #258 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 11:35pm	Print Post
	The only large case that I've used 4759 in is the 45/70 in three different charges. 28.0, 24.0 and 23.0 with a 430 gr spitzer bullet. Velocitys were 1518, 1376 and 1330 respectively. Groups were 2.27 (10 shots), 1.82 & 1.80 (5 shot) all at 100 yards. My best groups were a duplex smokeless and a 10.0 gr Unique at .60 and .81 respectively, again at 100 yards. Thats why the only time I had my 40/63 out that I used that same 10 gr charge of Unique. 40/63 reloading data is hard to come by, that why I asked for your load. Frank

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #259 - Jan 15^th, 2012 at 9:13am	Print Post
	Here's a pic of my C. Sharps with single-set trigger & 32" long #3 1/2 profile barrel chambered in 38-56.

	Glenn - 2x CPA 44 1/2 w/22LR (Shilen ratchet-rifled & Bartlein 5R rifled), 38-40RH & 38-55WCF (Bartlein 5R rifled) & 40-65WCF (GrnMtn 'X') barrels
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #260 - Jan 15^th, 2012 at 9:16am	Print Post
	And, the Win-Miroku with a 28" long #2 1/2 profile barrel chambered in 38-56 with an MVA 28" 6x scope.

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GuyM Participating Member Offline Posts: 10 Joined: Mar 10^th, 2012	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #261 - Mar 12^th, 2012 at 11:54am	Print Post
	My only cartridge type single shot at the moment, a .375 H&H Number One. I use it for bear and elk hunting. The darned thing is surprisingly accurate, and dropped this bear at a tad over 300 yards. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Regards, Guy


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Shooter Ex Member	Re: Well here is an unusual for you. Reply #262 - Mar 24^th, 2012 at 8:12am	Print Post
	caithness77 wrote on Jan 3^rd, 2012 at 8:29am: This is a Trantor 'Little Monarch' 300 Rook rifle. I don't shoot her, just there to admire. To hold is an experience in itself, very slim and light. Wonder if you could make a stronger copy, being that these rooks are usually mild steel. The T/C Contender carbine is very close. I wonder if they knew of the Trantor when designing the stock.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #263 - Apr 27^th, 2012 at 2:17am	Print Post
	Off Hand, Hoch in 32/35 Stevens with a T25 Weaver.

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #264 - Sep 6^th, 2012 at 1:17pm	Print Post
	Took a few pic's of the collection at the Cody Firearms Museum when visiting a couple of weeks ago. Enjoy!!

	Glenn - 2x CPA 44 1/2 w/22LR (Shilen ratchet-rifled & Bartlein 5R rifled), 38-40RH & 38-55WCF (Bartlein 5R rifled) & 40-65WCF (GrnMtn 'X') barrels
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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #265 - Sep 6^th, 2012 at 1:20pm	Print Post
	Here are a few more. They have less than half of their collection on display. Simply not enough space.

	Glenn - 2x CPA 44 1/2 w/22LR (Shilen ratchet-rifled & Bartlein 5R rifled), 38-40RH & 38-55WCF (Bartlein 5R rifled) & 40-65WCF (GrnMtn 'X') barrels
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jbrower Newbie Offline Posts: 5 Joined: Sep 19^th, 2012	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #266 - Jan 8^th, 2013 at 11:14pm	Print Post
	Got this yesterday: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) CPA Stevens 44 1/2 with 22LR, 40-65 and 45-90 barrels. My other rig is a Whitney-Laidley Roller in 45-90: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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mwhite49 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1600 Location: Camarillo California Joined: Nov 14^th, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #267 - Mar 10^th, 2013 at 1:41pm	Print Post
	Sharps Model 1874, re barreled to a .45 not sure just what yet as it has not been shipped to me yet, next week I'll get it. Needs a complete rebuild but the barrel is a new one, not sure who the barrel maker was. Another project. Mike


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selmerfan Junior Member Offline Posts: 63 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2013	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #268 - Mar 10^th, 2013 at 3:24pm	Print Post
	I'm new to the board and have enjoyed all of your pictures and unique rifles! Here are some pics of the Stevens 44 1/2 that my great-grandfather purchased new in .22 LR for small-bore match shooting. Came as a package with the J.C. Steven 6x scope and a mid-range Schuetzen rear sight - not sure of manufacturer. It will be headed off to CPA soon to have a .30-30 WCF barrel and CF breechblock fitted. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Jymmybob Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #269 - Mar 12^th, 2013 at 2:43pm	Print Post
	Here's a teaser pic of the first schuetzen I've ever held, that I ended up buying. I'm putting up a full thread on it shortly because I'm trying to gather any insight you pros might have on its history.


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joe139 Participating Member Offline Posts: 39 Location: new philadelphia Joined: Dec 2^nd, 2012	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #270 - Mar 12^th, 2013 at 8:20pm	Print Post
	A picture of my 44 1/2 32-40
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Poorhouse Junior Member Offline NRA Life, ASSRA Life Posts: 86 Location: New Hampster Joined: Aug 1^st, 2007	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #271 - Mar 23^rd, 2013 at 6:13pm	Print Post
	CC Johnson R-2 barrel (1952), Shelhamer stocked in 1953. I have owned rifle for over 40 years...


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Walter Matera Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #272 - Apr 15^th, 2013 at 4:44pm	Print Post
	oneatatime wrote on Nov 3^rd, 2011 at 4:18pm: Wow! Double the 'Wow!'


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SgtDog0311 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 384 Joined: Mar 19^th, 2014	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #273 - Aug 14^th, 2014 at 7:05pm	Print Post
	Have I ever enjoyed this thead. What a world to stumble into!!! I'm not in you guy's league since mine are reproductions but I've had fun shooting a new Sharps and Rolling Block and hope to add a Marlin Ballard and Highwall someday. I'll try and post pictures but seem to be having my share of technical difficulty.

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craigster Oldtimer Offline Posts: 686 Location: lost coast CA Joined: Feb 20^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #274 - Aug 14^th, 2014 at 9:21pm	Print Post
	It's still a 310. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2836 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #275 - Aug 15^th, 2014 at 3:12am	Print Post
	My original Farrow DST rifle, 22 Long Rifle, 12-groove barrel.


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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2836 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #276 - Aug 15^th, 2014 at 3:20am	Print Post
	And a half-stock Winder, one of the very last Winchesters. Is the forearm original? Looks that way to me. When you compare the quality of this rifle & action to the pre-WW1 rifles, the lack of effort really shows. The blue is exactly the same as found on a Winchester-made 1917 Enfield.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #277 - Mar 17^th, 2015 at 9:22pm	Print Post
	Thought I'd revive this old thread with another picture. Recently finished building stocks and built a fitted case for this Nimschke engraved special order Ballard. .38-55 caliber, about a 3.5 weight full octagon barrel, factory midrange vernier, and wind gauge globe, scope mounts for later external adjustment scope. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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shovel80 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 896 Location: Sonora,CA Joined: Jun 6^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #278 - Mar 17^th, 2015 at 11:08pm	Print Post
	Very Nice Setup Marlin Guy! Terry

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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Online Posts: 396 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #279 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 12:35pm	Print Post
	That is a neat set-up. Wish I had the skill to make a case like that. Dale.

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3570 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #280 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 2:42pm	Print Post
	That is a nice outfit, with a fine looking rifle in it. One of the accessories in there prompts me to ask a question, though. I've looked at the Marlin loading tools and wondered how they would be to cast with. I have done so with an Ideal tool, of which I have several, and it's a pain. Literally. Heavy, hot and clumsy since I'm left handed. The Marlin tool is something I have never owned, so couldn't make a comparison. I don't really want to use either for my general casting, just wanted to see how the thing performed. Have you ever done so?..... or anyone else? Pat


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #281 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 3:19pm	Print Post
	calledflyer wrote on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 2:42pm: That is a nice outfit, with a fine looking rifle in it. One of the accessories in there prompts me to ask a question, though. I've looked at the Marlin loading tools and wondered how they would be to cast with. I have done so with an Ideal tool, of which I have several, and it's a pain. Literally. Heavy, hot and clumsy since I'm left handed. The Marlin tool is something I have never owned, so couldn't make a comparison. I don't really want to use either for my general casting, just wanted to see how the thing performed. Have you ever done so?..... or anyone else?Â Â Â Pat Thanks! The 1881 Marlin tong tool was designed by John Browning, and John Marlin bought the patent from Browning. I've got 4 different calibers and they cast a very nice bullet, but they are fairly heavier than a Ideal tong tool. Being all metal, it require gloves if you cast many bullets. I'll be adding a leather strap for the barrel to ensure the barrel doesn't drop out of the slot when carrying it.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #282 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 3:40pm	Print Post
	DWT1885 wrote on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 12:35pm: That is a neat set-up. Wish I had the skill to make a case like that. Dale. The dividers are easy, but the tricky part is the felt covering. It's amazing how much material the case and dividers will use up! I bought two yards, and it took all but some scraps to finish. I cut all the small pieces and test fit each before gluing them on the dividers. Then once all the dividers are covered, I cut the "floor" of each compartment, and test fit them. This case added some extra effort, as I usually do the exterior walls separately, but since it's curved from floor to wall, I had to cut pieces that laid in the floor, and continued up the wall in one piece. The only area I cut a pattern for was the large opening the gun rests in. It was so long, and had so many shapes, that I cut a butcher paper pattern to fit it first, and then pinned the pattern to the felt and cut it out. Large areas get glue spread on one half, and the pattern folded back. Then once one half is secured, I put glue down, and roll the felt in place for the other half. The case is a nice old case that's covered in alligator skin, and was on a guy's table at one of OAC's little collector gun shows for $5-$10? It's set in a corner for a few years, as I knew it would be a fitted case for something in the future.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #283 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	Quote: The case is a nice old case that's covered in alligator skin, and was on a guy's table at one of OAC's little collector gun shows for $5-$10? It's set in a corner for a few years, as I knew it would be a fitted case for something in the future. Then we gotta see the outside, too The inside is very nice and a lot of work

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #284 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 5:41pm	Print Post
	Just a nice old gator hide. A little worn on the corners, but that gives it character: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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ACGould Full Member Offline Posts: 138 Location: Central San Joaquin Valley Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #285 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 7:27pm	Print Post
	I have so enjoyed the great photos recently posted that I was moved to snap a few of my own to share. I'd rather be out shooting them, but will be stuck at home for at least another month looking after the head of the household who broke her leg (I told her not to chase that beer truck!) Anyhow, in order of appearance, these are: Custom Stevens Model 52 , Smith Barrel in 25-21. Custom High Wall, Douglas Barrel in 25-35. I'll post photos of a couple of original Stevens in the next post. Leon (ACGould)


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ACGould Full Member Offline Posts: 138 Location: Central San Joaquin Valley Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #286 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 7:32pm	Print Post
	More photos--original Stevens. Model 49 in 25-25 Model 56 Ladies Model in 32-20. Has optional special order single-set trigger. Cheers, Leon (ACGould)


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shovel80 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 896 Location: Sonora,CA Joined: Jun 6^th, 2011	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #287 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 7:47pm	Print Post
	Sure are Nice Rifles Leon, Thanks for sharing! Terry

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Fritz Oldtimer Offline Posts: 516 Location: Texas Joined: Jun 27^th, 2008	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #288 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 8:24pm	Print Post
	Beautiful rifles Leon,thanks for sharing pictures--Fritz


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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2232 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #289 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 9:50pm	Print Post
	Marlin, That was a beautiful Ballard action to start with and the stock work is excellent. Now you dress it up with a fully lined alligator case. Sort of over the top, but I sure do like it. Very nice work. Chuck


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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Online Posts: 396 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #290 - Mar 18^th, 2015 at 10:43pm	Print Post
	Leon, The wood on that High Wall is gorgeous. WOW !!! Dale.

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ACGould Full Member Offline Posts: 138 Location: Central San Joaquin Valley Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2004	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #291 - Mar 19^th, 2015 at 1:11am	Print Post
	Dale, The High Wall wood came from Paul Shuttleworth over 20 years ago. The action is a Meacham and all the work including the engraving was done for me by Delta Gun Shop. Leon


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #292 - Mar 19^th, 2015 at 11:29am	Print Post
	Leon, those are stunning rifles! The quality is some of the finest I've seen!

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #293 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 5:29am	Print Post
	Is that a torch job on that frame? Looks like a torch job to me. Joe.

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rfd Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: Aug 20^th, 2014	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #294 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 8:40am	Print Post
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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #295 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 9:20am	Print Post
	How do you like that Sharps? I had one exactly like it for about ten minutes. Shoot good? Shoot targets with it? Joe.

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rfd Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: Aug 20^th, 2014	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #296 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 6:42pm	Print Post
	westerner wrote on Mar 20^th, 2015 at 9:20am: How do you like that Sharps? I had one exactly like it for about ten minutes. Shoot good?Â Shoot targets with it? Â Â Â Â Joe. it's a definite keeper for me. i saw it selling new for just a hair over $1k last year and that included shipping. then spent a number of dayze finding out as much as i could about it, and the results were in favor of getting it. some were saying the barrels on these chiappa-armi (cimarron branded) team usa sharps were made by badger usa but that's not true according to two different chiappa sources. all the parts are made in-house, or local, at chiappa. the receiver and action are cnc machined, though. i have #58 of 500 and the fit and finish is as good as it gets, even compared to the big dollar montana s/s rifles - i get that reaction from other folks, too. i dunno how well the steel is tempered, or how long it'll take to bust a pin or spring or worse, 'cause so far i only have just shy of 600 of my handloads through it (all smokeless aa5744 - about to change that next month as i'm currently building bp cartriges for it). i cast my own tin:lead bullets and use my home brew bullet lube, too. i replaced the vernier rear with a lee shaver soule and hadley eye cup. the spirit level front globe is actually quite good. i added a kick killer butt pad to help with my perpetually sore frozen right shoulder. in terms of accuracy, at this stage of the game it's a lot better than me. the my jury's not out on this one yet, but so far i'm kinda thinking mebbe you mighta wanted to have held on to yers.

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butch lambert Full Member Offline Posts: 228 Location: Poetry, Texas Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #297 - Mar 20^th, 2015 at 6:42pm	Print Post
	Don't find that I have posted this before. It is my Hyper Single in 257 Roberts. They were built by Sam Lair in Jenks, Okla. This one was made for Charlie Williams who made the triggers that Shilen makes now and the Benchmaster receivers. It is serial Number #002. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Jim Kobe in Minnesota carved the stock and Kathy Forster did the checkering. The wood is French Walnut that I got from Tom Turpin.


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harry_eales Ex Member	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #298 - Mar 21^st, 2015 at 10:03am	Print Post
	Butch, A beautiful rifle, you didn't mention who did the butt plate but, boy oh boy, that is a real work of art. The metal checkering appears to be flawless. Harry


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butch lambert Full Member Offline Posts: 228 Location: Poetry, Texas Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #299 - Mar 21^st, 2015 at 3:18pm	Print Post
	When I purchased it from Charlie's estate it had a Myrtle wood stock. I still have it. The butt plate was one I had in some old original box that I got when I bought a couple pickup loads from Red Cornelison's estate. I had another and like a fool, sold it.


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kelleyrepair Participating Member Offline Posts: 20 Location: Baja New York (FL) Joined: Apr 28^th, 2012	Re: Single Shot Rifle Picture Thread Reply #300 - Mar 21^st, 2015 at 8:32pm	Print Post
	I absolutely love that buttstock pattern, very classy...


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