Videos tagged with Ballard Rifle

This comprehensive guide details the intricate process of fabricating a new mainspring for a Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle, addressing issues of misfires and hammer safety. Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques, including precision machining on a metal lathe, proper heat treatment of spring steel for hardening and tempering, and critical safety repairs like deepening the half-cock notch. The guide also covers muzzle recrowning to restore accuracy.

This video provides an expert-level overview of American single-shot cartridge rifles, presented by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA. It details the evolution and mechanics of iconic models from Sharps, Ballard, Springfield, Remington, Stevens, and Winchester. Potterfield, an authority on historical firearms, explains the design principles, historical context, and practical aspects of these firearms, including their actions and calibers.

This video inducts the 38-55 Winchester cartridge into the Cartridge Hall of Fame. Originally a Ballard target cartridge from 1884, it was later adopted by Winchester for their Model 1885 single-shot and Model 1894 lever-action rifles. The cartridge is characterized as medium power, historically using black powder, and its name derives from its bullet caliber and powder charge.