BALLARD, CHARLES HENRY, AND VARIANTS

Ballard's patented firearms designs were manufactured by six companies: Ball & Williams (circa late 1861-1865), Dwight, Chapin & Co. (circa late 1861-1864), R. Ball & Co. (circa 1865-1866), Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co. (circa 1867-1869), and Brown Manufacturing Co. (circa 1869-1873). During 1874, Charles Ballard went into business with his former partner in woodworking, Richard Ball, as a machinist, model maker, and mechanical draftsman. In 1874, Charles Daly of Schoverling & Daly acquired the rights to the Ballard rifle and contracted with John M. Marlin (circa 1875-1881) and subsequently the Marlin Firearms Company (circa 1881-1891) to manufacture various Ballard models. He continued to work until his death in 1901 at the age of 79.
Only Marlin-made Ballard firearms are listed under this heading name. For information on Ballard's patent firearms manufactured by the companies listed above, please refer to sections listed under their individual company names.
Located in Worcester, MA, circa 1850s.

BALLARD, CHARLES HENRY, AND VARIANTS Antiques Models

EXTERNAL EXTRACTOR HUNTER'S RIFLE Image

EXTERNAL EXTRACTOR HUNTER'S RIFLE

.44 Long rimfire or centerfire cal., single shot tilting block lever action, 24-28 in. round barrel, markings "J.J. MARLIN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861", case colored receiver, blued barrel, wood straight...

SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER Image

SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER

.30 (very rare, less than 5 known) or .41 rimfire cal., single shot, brass or iron frame, approx. 3 in. part octagon/part round tip-down barrel, marked "BALLARD'S" on top of barrel and "C.H. BALLARD & CO/WORCESTER MASS/PA...

NO. 1 HUNTER'S RIFLE Image

NO. 1 HUNTER'S RIFLE

.44 Long rimfire or centerfire cal., single shot, tilting block lever action, 24, 26, 28, or 30 in. round barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861", combination serpentine trigger guard/le...

NO. 1 1/2 HUNTER'S RIFLE Image

NO. 1 1/2 HUNTER'S RIFLE

.40-63, .40-65 Everlasting 2 3/8 in., or .45-70 cal., single shot, tilting block lever action, 30 or 32 in. round or half octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CT. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861", open sigh...

NO. 1 3/4 "FAR WEST" HUNTER'S RIFLE Image

NO. 1 3/4 "FAR WEST" HUNTER'S RIFLE

.40-63, .40-65 Everlasting 2 3/8 in. or .45-70 cal., single shot tilting block lever action, 28, 30, or 32 in. round barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861", double set triggers, same as...

NO. 2 SPORTING RIFLE Image

NO. 2 SPORTING RIFLE

.22 Short/Long/Extra Long/WCF/.32 Long/.38 Long rimfire or .32 Long/.38 Long/.41 Long/.44 Extra Long Ballard/.44-40 centerfire cals., single shot tilting block lever action, 28 or 30 in. round barrels, marked "J.M. MARLIN, NEW HAVEN, C...

NO. 3 GALLERY RIFLE Image

NO. 3 GALLERY RIFLE

.22 Short or .22 Long rimfire cal. only, single shot tilting block lever action, 24, 26, 28, or 30 in. octagon barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN, NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A./BALLARDS PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861" or "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW HA...

NO. 3F FINE GALLERY RIFLE Image

NO. 3F FINE GALLERY RIFLE

.22 rimfire cal., single shot tilting block lever action, 28 or 30 in. round barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PATENTED FEB.9. 1875./BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5, 1861", open sights, large loop lever, pistol grip...

NO. 3 1/2 TARGET RIFLE Image

NO. 3 1/2 TARGET RIFLE

.40-65 Everlasting 2 3/8 in. cal. only, improved rear sight, globe front sight, 30 in. octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS CO." or "J.M. MARLIN", checkered stock, shotgun style butt, reverse firing pin. Mfg. by Marli...

NO. 4 PERFECTION RIFLE Image

NO. 4 PERFECTION RIFLE

.32-40, .38-50 Everlasting 1 15/16 in., .38-55 Everlasting, .40-63 Everlasting, .40-65 Ballard, .40-70, .40-70 Everlasting 2 3/8 in., .44-77 Sharps, or .50-70 Govt. cal., 26, 28, 30, 32, or 34 in. octagon barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN&qu...

NO. 4 1/4 RIFLE Image

NO. 4 1/4 RIFLE

(cataloged listed calibers) .40-70, .40-90, .44-77, .44-90, .45-70 Govt., .45-100, .50-70, .38-50, .40-60, .40-90, .44-75, .44-100 cal., 28, 30 or 32 in. barrel, single trigger, hickory wiping rod held in two thimbles under the barrel. List...

NO. 4 1/2 MID-RANGE RIFLE Image

NO. 4 1/2 MID-RANGE RIFLE

.38-50 Everlasting, .40-70 Sharps, .40-80 Ballard, .40-90 Sharps, .44-75 Everlasting 2 1/2 in., .44-77 Sharps, or .44-100 Ballard cal., 30 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN" or "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY&q...

NO. 4 1/2 A-1 MID-RANGE TARGET RIFLE Image

NO. 4 1/2 A-1 MID-RANGE TARGET RIFLE

.38-50 Everlasting 1 15/16 in. or .40-65 cal., frame engraved "BALLARD A-1" on left side and "MID RANGE" on the right, 30 in. round barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861&...

NO. 5 PACIFIC RIFLE Image

NO. 5 PACIFIC RIFLE

.38-50 Everlasting 1 15/16 in., .38-55 Everlasting, .40-65 Everlasting 2 3/8 in., .40-70 Sharps, .40-85 Everlasting, .40-90 Everlasting 2 15/16 in., .44-40 Winchester, .44-63 Everlasting, .44-75 Sharps, .44-100 Everlasting 2 13/16 in., .45-...

NO. 5 1/2 MONTANA RIFLE Image

NO. 5 1/2 MONTANA RIFLE

.45 Sharps 2 7/8 in cal. only, 30 or 32 in. octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PATENTED FEB. 9. 1875/BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5. 1861", Rocky Mountain style sight, open rear sight, shotgun or rifle style...

NO. 6 SCHUETZEN OFF-HAND RIFLE Image

NO. 6 SCHUETZEN OFF-HAND RIFLE

.38-50 Everlasting 1 15/16 in., .38-55 Ballard, .40-65 Everlasting 2 3/8 in. and .44-75 Everlasting cals., Marlin Improved Vernier tang sight, globe front sight, 30 or 32 in. octagon barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./...

NO. 6 SCHUETZEN RIFLE Image

NO. 6 SCHUETZEN RIFLE

.38-50 Everlasting 1 15/16 in., .38-55 Ballard, .40-65 Everlasting 2 3/8 in., and .44-75 Everlasting cals., 32 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY", Marlin's Vernier peep sight, spirit level front s...

NO. 6 1/2 OFF-HAND RIFLE Image

NO. 6 1/2 OFF-HAND RIFLE

.32-40 Ballard, .38-50 Everlasting, .38-55 Ballard, and .40-65 Everlasting cals., 28 or 30 in. round barrel, "J.M. MARLIN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861", Marlin Vernier rear peep sight, spirit level front...

NO. 6 1/2 OFF-HAND MID RANGE RIFLE Image

NO. 6 1/2 OFF-HAND MID RANGE RIFLE

.32-40 Ballard, .38-50 Everlasting, .38-55 Ballard, and .40-65 Everlasting cals., 28 or 30 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN" or "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY", Marlin Improved Vernier tang sight, globe...

NO. 6 1/2 RIGBY OFF-HAND RIFLE Image

NO. 6 1/2 RIGBY OFF-HAND RIFLE

.32-40 Ballard, .38-50 Everlasting, .38-55 Ballard, or .40-65 Everlasting cals., 28 or 30 in. round barrel with Rigby flats, marked "J.M. MARLIN" or "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY" and "BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861"...

NO. 7 LONG RANGE RIFLE Image

NO. 7 LONG RANGE RIFLE

.44-100 Everlasting 2 5/8 and 2 13/16 in. cal., frame engraved "BALLARD A-1" or "LONG RANGE", 26 or 28 in. round Rigby style barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY, NEW HAVEN, CONN. USA/BALLARDS PATENT NOV. 5, 1861...

NO. 7 A-1 LONG RANGE (AKA "CREEDMOOR A-1") Image

NO. 7 A-1 LONG RANGE (AKA "CREEDMOOR A-1")

.44-100 Everlasting 2 5/8 or .45-100 2 13/16 Ballard cal., single shot, falling block action, 34 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "J.M. MARLIN" or "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PATENTED FEB. 9. 1875/BALL...

NO. 8 UNION HILL RIFLE Image

NO. 8 UNION HILL RIFLE

.32-40 Ballard or .38-55 Ballard cal., 28 or 30 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY", adj. mid-range tang peep sight, globe front sight, walnut stock, checkered pistol grip and forend, cheekpiece. M...

NO. 9 UNION HILL RIFLE Image

NO. 9 UNION HILL RIFLE

.32-40 Ballard or .38-55 Ballard cal., 28 or 30 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY", mid-range Vernier rear tang, wind gauge front sights, walnut stock, checkered pistol grip and forend, cheekpiece...

NO. 10 SCHUETZEN "JUNIOR" RIFLE Image

NO. 10 SCHUETZEN "JUNIOR" RIFLE

.32-40 Ballard or .38-55 Ballard cal., cartridge, 32 in. part round/part octagon barrel, marked "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A./PATENTED FEB. 9. 1875/BALLARD'S PATENT NOV. 5. 1861", checkered walnut pistol grip, short pr...