C.H. Ballard's falling-block single-shot, produced by Marlin after 1875. The Ballard was favored by expert riflemen and target shooters for its strong, smooth action and exceptional accuracy potential. Available in a wide variety of grades from the basic No. 1 Hunter to the elaborate No. 9 Union Hill AA target rifle. Competitors at Creedmoor and other long-range matches used Ballards extensively in the 1870s-1880s. Type: Rifle Action: Falling Block Caliber: .45-70 Government Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1876, USA Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: hunting, target, civilian