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buchsenmacher Full Member Offline Posts: 200 Location: Adrian, MI Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Another Ballard rimfire Jan 15^th, 2015 at 8:33pm	Print Post
	I thought some of you would like to see some pictures of this project I just completed. It's on its way to its new home tomorrow. The action is an original Marlin with a new lever. Barrel is a Douglas premium, full octagon with tulip. American black walnut stock. Color case hardened action. Rust blued barrel. Vintage sights and Unertl blocks. Weight, 8&1/2 pounds. Steven Durren

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Kurt_701 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1010 Location: Missouri Joined: May 20^th, 2004	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #1 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 8:41pm	Print Post
	Very nice work. Beautiful wood. Gun envy again. Kurt

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gunlaker Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2256 Location: lower mainland, B.C. Joined: Dec 13^th, 2010	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #2 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 8:42pm	Print Post
	That is incredible! Chris.


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BFD Participating Member Offline Posts: 16 Joined: Jan 27^th, 2005	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #3 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	Steve, wonderful job. Did you do the case coloring too? I'd be interested to know who did that part of it. What caliber? Or did I miss that?


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buchsenmacher Full Member Offline Posts: 200 Location: Adrian, MI Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #4 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 8:55pm	Print Post
	Thank you. I did the color case hardening. It's a .22LR. Steven Durren

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RayH Oldtimer Offline ASSRA # 10880 Posts: 752 Location: Oldest City, FL Joined: Jan 4^th, 2012	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #5 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 9:11pm	Print Post
	Beyond description. A masterpiece.

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shovel80 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 896 Location: Sonora,CA Joined: Jun 6^th, 2011	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #6 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 10:16pm	Print Post
	Wow, That's Great!! Terry

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Fritz Oldtimer Offline Posts: 516 Location: Texas Joined: Jun 27^th, 2008	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #7 - Jan 15^th, 2015 at 11:51pm	Print Post
	Absolutely beautiful work Steve.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7245 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #8 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 12:25am	Print Post
	Very nice, Steve! Do you CC in the shop or do it outside of work? Where did you get the lever? I would love to have one. Frank

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Hi-Wall56 Full Member Offline Posts: 204 Location: Banks of the Brazos River Joined: Feb 11^th, 2011	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #9 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 12:39am	Print Post
	Steve, John Marlin would be proud. Thanks for sharing.


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.22-5-40 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 790 Joined: Feb 13^th, 2010	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #10 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 12:59am	Print Post
	I did a double take, Steve when I saw your beautiful rifle. except for the scope blocks & tang sight, ( mine has dbl. set triggers) it's a dead ringer for my own original No. 3 in .25-25 Stevens..pictured in Dutchers book. Uncanny..even the feather crotch matches!


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buchsenmacher Full Member Offline Posts: 200 Location: Adrian, MI Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #11 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 6:08am	Print Post
	Thank you for all the compliments. I do the color case hardening in house. The lever came from a no longer viable source. Sorry. The client asked me to make the rifle look just like figure 12-6 on page 122 of Dutcher's book. This action had a single trigger so we stayed with that detail. I was able to find a blank that matched quite well. Steven Durren

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primers Junior Member Offline Posts: 56 Location: Arizona Joined: Apr 17^th, 2014	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #12 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 7:07am	Print Post
	Beautiful....Very nice work Sir.....


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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #13 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 9:39am	Print Post
	Drool!


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portside Full Member Offline Posts: 121 Location: kokomo IN Joined: Jul 8^th, 2009	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #14 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 10:39am	Print Post
	Steve Out of this world Steve. Can't stop looking at it! Dave Hammond


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rkaires Frequent Elocutionist Offline No Stronger Bond Posts: 1630 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA Joined: Oct 26^th, 2012	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #15 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 12:07pm	Print Post
	Nice Ballard! Very well done! Bob

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 15996 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #16 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 1:07pm	Print Post
	I can't imagine the owner, or any Marlin lover wouldn't be tickled to death by what you achieved! Absolutely gorgeous work Steve! Are you using anything on the receiver to seal it? Looks like a nice color, and not as dull as bare casehardened receivers usually are.

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57thahc Full Member Offline Posts: 175 Location: Hillsdale Mi. Joined: Dec 29^th, 2007	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #17 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 2:22pm	Print Post
	AS USUAL JUST PLAIN JANE BEAUTIFUL!!! Are you bringing this Beauty to 1st Sun.? See what happens when you give a gunsmith ALL the time he needs to do it right. 57thahc

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11421 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #18 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 3:11pm	Print Post
	I want it. BAD! Joe.

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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1403 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #19 - Jan 16^th, 2015 at 5:02pm	Print Post
	Oh my! You sir are a true master at your craft. Can't imagine what it probably cost but only that it is worth every pretty penny. Curious and don't mean to pry but how many hours do you have in it? Again a one of a kind creation and congratulations to the new owner on a fine specimen. JMHolland


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40_Rod Frequent Elocutionist Offline Extremism in the persuit of accuracy is not a vice Posts: 4285 Location: Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #20 - Jan 17^th, 2015 at 11:28am	Print Post
	Steve, I can now add you to the very short list of people who do case coloring that looks "Right". 40 Rod


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rollingblock Senior Forum Member Online Posts: 383 Location: Texas part of New Mexico Joined: Aug 19^th, 2012	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #21 - Jan 17^th, 2015 at 2:49pm	Print Post
	Exquisite job. Do you take outside work?


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buchsenmacher Full Member Offline Posts: 200 Location: Adrian, MI Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #22 - Jan 17^th, 2015 at 4:03pm	Print Post
	Thanks again for the many compliments. marlinguy, I don't put any coating on after I color case harden. The metal is polished to 320 or 400 grit and then rubbed with gray Scotchbrite and then steel wool. I do of course oil afterwards as the process burns off any oil. jhm, Sorry,I don't keep track of my hours. I charge a specific amount for each operation, so much to fit the barrel, so much to contour the barrel, so much for the stock, etc. rollingblock, Yes, I'm always looking for more work. If your interested in having me do some work for you give me a call at Johnson's Sporting Goods, 517-265-2545 Steven Durren

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UtahDave Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 395 Location: Heber City, Utah Joined: Aug 14^th, 2010	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #23 - Jan 17^th, 2015 at 4:37pm	Print Post
	Is anyone going to fes up to owning this beauty? I hope it doesn't stay in a safe. Dave


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bnice Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1844 Location: Iowa Joined: Nov 30^th, 2006	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #24 - Jan 17^th, 2015 at 5:13pm	Print Post
	Steve you said new lever, are you making Ballard levers? If so which patterns. Very nice work.


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buchsenmacher Full Member Offline Posts: 200 Location: Adrian, MI Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #25 - Jan 18^th, 2015 at 6:44pm	Print Post
	bnice, Sorry, I'm not making Ballard levers. I can't let the cat out of the bag but at least ball and spur levers MAY be available soon from a very reliable source. UtahDave, The rifle is going to a gentleman in Wisconsin who doesn't frequent this board but he will be shooting it. Steven Durren

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bnice Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1844 Location: Iowa Joined: Nov 30^th, 2006	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #26 - Jan 20^th, 2015 at 5:59pm	Print Post
	Thanks Steve, that is good news to hear. Bob


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.22Hepburn Oldtimer Offline Posts: 803 Location: Pennsylvania Joined: Feb 18^th, 2008	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #27 - Jan 26^th, 2015 at 10:59am	Print Post
	Could you please keep us posted on availability of ball & spur levers. Thanks, '82


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Ciao998 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 263 Location: Kennewick, WA Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2013	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #28 - Jan 26^th, 2015 at 11:01pm	Print Post
	Beautiful work Mr. Durren! I know I couldn't be happier with the work you did on mine, and I'm sure this customer will be thoroughly pleased as well John


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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4016 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Another Ballard rimfire Reply #29 - Jan 29^th, 2015 at 1:06pm	Print Post
	She is as pretty as they come. Wish I could caress her. Very nice workmanship.


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