Ballard No. 10 Schuetzen Junior
Marlin Firearms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1884
Also known as: Marlin-Ballard No. 10 Schuetzen Junior, Ballard No. 10 Junior Schuetzen
Overview
The Ballard No. 10 Schuetzen Junior is a single-shot falling-block target rifle built by Marlin around the Charles H. Ballard action. Introduced in 1884 as a more affordable alternative to the premium No. 6 Schuetzen and derived from the No. 8 Union Hill model, it carries a heavy octagon barrel chambered for the .32-40 or .38-55 cartridge, double-set triggers, and mid-range vernier tang peep sights graduated to 800 yards. A spirit-level windgauge front sight, checkered pistol-grip stock, raised cheek piece and Swiss-style buttplate outfit it for off-hand Schuetzen competition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5375 g (189.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1232 mm (48.50") |
| Barrel Length | 813 mm (32.01") |
| Action Type | Falling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Set Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 435 m/s (1427 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1011 J (746 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 180 m (197 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 730 m (798 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .32-40 Winchester · primary — also known as .32-40 Ballard, .32-40 WCF, .32-40
- .38-55 Winchester — also known as .38-55 Win, .38-55 WCF, .38-55 Ballard
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Double Set Trigger, Octagon Barrel, Vernier Peep Sight, Windgauge Front Sight, Spirit Level Front Sight, Cheek Piece, Pistol Grip Stock, Checkered Stock, Swiss Buttplate
Service history
Operators
- American Schuetzen target shooters · adopted 1884
Production
Production years: 1884-1891
Produced in small numbers as a budget target rifle; total Ballard production across all models was roughly 36,000 by the early 1890s.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Charles H. Ballard
Discontinued: 1891
Notes
Chambered only in .32-40 Ballard or .38-55 Ballard. A typical .32-40 example with a 32-inch barrel measured about 48.5 inches overall and weighed roughly 11.85 pounds; barrels ran heavier and longer to order. Positioned as the 'Junior' or budget Schuetzen in Marlin's Ballard line.
Background
Marketed as the 'Junior' Schuetzen, the No. 10 gave amateur off-hand shooters a genuine Ballard match rifle at a fraction of the cost of the deluxe No. 6, trading engraving and premium wood for the same accurate falling-block action.