column By: Steve Garbe | June, 17
Just when you think you know everything about Ballards, a specimen like this rifle comes along. Single-shot rifles in general, and Ballards in particular, display a wide variety of models and configurations. Many can almost be classified as “one-offs.” That is what makes collecting vintage single shots so rewarding; it is an endless field of study. Get a cup of coffee and enjoy this article on a truly rare classic firearm.