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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 426 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Pair of 32-40's Apr 14^th, 2025 at 5:48pm	Print Post
	Picked these up in the past few months. The Ballard is a #8 Union Hill. The receiver is blued but can overlook that. The Hepburn is a Match Grade "B" in outstanding condition. All serial number's on both rifles match as they should. Actually, this is the second time I've owned the Hepburn. Let it go 4 1/2 years ago due to my failing eyesight. Even though I am still legally blind, they are better now with corneal transplant's. Now I can still enjoy this great hobby of our's. I feel very fortunate to have it back. ( Thanks A.J. ) Dale.

	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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bnice Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1889 Location: Iowa Joined: Nov 30^th, 2006	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #1 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 6:09pm	Print Post
	Very nice!


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bobw Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1754 Location: NW, Iowa Joined: Mar 19^th, 2013	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #2 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 6:22pm	Print Post
	Congratulations, beautiful guns! Bob

	Robert Warren
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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3692 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #3 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 7:54pm	Print Post
	really fine pair of rifles. very pleased to hear that you have regained the use of your eyes. so much is beautiful- not just rifles.


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Oldbee Full Member Offline Posts: 106 Location: Foot Hills of the Adirondacks Joined: Sep 26^th, 2021	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #4 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 8:00pm	Print Post
	I would be proud to own both of those rifles!

	Seabee's, Danang, Chu Lai, Khe Sanh, 1966 -1968
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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11706 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #5 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 8:31pm	Print Post
	First class rifles there for sure and great photography. Is the Hepburn a 32-40 Hepburn caliber or 32-40 Ballard? Spent a couple days last week forming 32-40 Hepburn cases for a friend. What a royal pain that was. Managed to turn out two useable cases.

	A blind squirrel runs into a tree every once in a while.
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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 426 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #6 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 8:58pm	Print Post
	Joe, It's a 32-40 Ballard, thank goodness. Has a pencil thin barrel. Thinking maybe it was ordered for a woman or a young man. It weigh's next to nothing.

	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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MrTipUp Frequent Elocutionist Offline Quality is to a product what character is to a man Posts: 1344 Location: Indiana Joined: Feb 19^th, 2020	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #7 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 10:15pm	Print Post
	As the man said, "So much is beautiful", so congratulations, Dale, on multiple levels. And those are indeed drool-worthy rifles. Bill Lawrence


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Crown-C Oldtimer Offline Posts: 526 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #8 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 10:44pm	Print Post
	Congratulations Dale! Two fine rifles and it’s great your eyesight will now allow you to enjoy them!

	Richard Crown-C Ranch in the Flinthills NRA Life Member ASSRA Member # 10366 Member & Founders Society, Cody Firearms Museum Veteran
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rifleman Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 258 Joined: Aug 4^th, 2015	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #9 - Apr 15^th, 2025 at 7:06am	Print Post
	That is an exceptional Hepburn. And the Ballard is outstanding as well.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16780 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #10 - Apr 15^th, 2025 at 9:56am	Print Post
	Both are simply wonderful rifles Dale! Love that case and tools for the Hepburn too! Do you know who built the case for the Hepburn? The Union Hill is an upgraded version having checkering on the forearm, and a higher grade wood also.

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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 426 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #11 - Apr 15^th, 2025 at 11:09am	Print Post
	The case is from Cape Outfitters. I made some improvements and my friend, A.J. did some more.

	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 1709 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Pair of 32-40's Reply #12 - Apr 15^th, 2025 at 12:55pm	Print Post
	Gorgeous Hepburn. Love the fitted case... JMH


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