CIVIL WAR question..Ballard .44 rimfire single shot

Norman McCormick · 4th August 2025, 03:31 PM

Hi Jim,
Some models were made specifically for long range target work, 1000 yds plus, and as such would need a larger calibre than .22 or .32. The rear peep sight and enclosed post front sight would probably have been for target shooting but of course would be great for anything than required good accuracy. Modern target rifles tend to have a more sophisticated version of the peep and post sight but it is essentially a similar setup. This article may give you better insight. http://cap-n-ball.com/ballard.htm. Attached is a modern Anschutz front and rear sight for target work, more adjustments but basically the same.
My Regards,
Norman.

Jim McDougall · 4th August 2025, 06:10 PM

Awesome! Thanks Norman, you guys are great. I've never paid much attention to guns, last time I fired was in the service 60yrs ago!!! NO it wasnt the Civil War

4th August 2025, 03:31 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,645	Hi Jim, Some models were made specifically for long range target work, 1000 yds plus, and as such would need a larger calibre than .22 or .32. The rear peep sight and enclosed post front sight would probably have been for target shooting but of course would be great for anything than required good accuracy. Modern target rifles tend to have a more sophisticated version of the peep and post sight but it is essentially a similar setup. This article may give you better insight. http://cap-n-ball.com/ballard.htm. Attached is a modern Anschutz front and rear sight for target work, more adjustments but basically the same. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images

4th August 2025, 06:10 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,599	Awesome! Thanks Norman, you guys are great. I've never paid much attention to guns, last time I fired was in the service 60yrs ago!!! NO it wasnt the Civil War