Ballard

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Where can I get the spec sheet for the Ballard Carbine. I?ve come upon one and also need the accepted alterations for center fire.
TIA

[Joseph Plakis Jr, 00302V]

Check with your regional IG. he should have all of the specs for approved arms.

Joe Plakis Jr
Hampton Legion
00302V

[Jack C., 69th NY]

Send me your email via private messenger and I'll forward you the Spec. Sheet.

[Joe Plakis, 9575V]

Which type of Ballard Carbine do you have?

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Ball and Williams 1861

[mike davenport]

i sent you a message in private chat- please respond and i think i can help you
mike

[John Holland]

To all, just make sure this is the Military model.

[Jim Wimbish, 10395]

Here are three Ballard carbines. two are military and one is not. The top 2 guns are marked Merwyn and Bray and Ballard's Patent on the receiver. The top one used the 56 Spencer cartridge and has sling swivels. Too rare to even think about converting to centerfire. The middle one is a civilian model, lacks sling swivels, has a 26 inch barrel, and a curved butt plate. It has been converted to centerfire, uses a 44 Special cartridge with 24 grains of 3f Goex and a Keith style bullet. There are a number of guns like this around, but they would need different butt stocks, swivels, and barrel alterations to match an approved military configuration. The final gun is an original Ball and Williams military carbine. It has a sling bar and ring in addition to sling swivels. Some unit apparently wasn't satisfied with sling swivels and wanted the bar and ring as well. This gun is 100% original and has not had the centerfire conversion or any other alterations.

12965

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12966
Here are three Ballard carbines. two are military and one is not. The top 2 guns are marked Merwyn and Bray and Ballard's Patent on the receiver. The top one used the 56 Spencer cartridge and has sling swivels. Too rare to even think about converting to centerfire. The middle one is a civilian model, lacks sling swivels, has a 26 inch barrel, and a curved butt plate. It has been converted to centerfire, uses a 44 Special cartridge with 24 grains of 3f Goex and a Keith style bullet. There are a number of guns like this around, but they would need different butt stocks, swivels, and barrel alterations to match an approved military configuration. The final gun is an original Ball and Williams military carbine. It has a sling bar and ring in addition to sling swivels. Some unit apparently wasn't satisfied with sling swivels and wanted the bar and ring as well. This gun is 100% original and has not had the centerfire conversion or any other alterations.

12965with Milton Morris inspection stamp. 44 rf.