here is a Ballard, about the only thing similar is the lever, it is called a "ball and spur". As options for
the Stevens, there are plain levers that look like highwall levers (or vice versa) loop levers and
"pope" levers. if you get an old one, make sure it is one of the forged actions, and not a cast one.
some unscrupulous people build rifles and sell them. a friend bought one before he knew better.
it is now a .22, which it is quite ok for
the base price on the modern made ballards start above $3000.00. Makes a person appreciate Shiloh
and CPA for keeping their prices down, and Pedersoli for that matter, for delivering an accurate rifle,
even though their cosmetics aren't up to Shiloh stds
here is a site of pics of some really really nice firearms. This site was built by Hal P. Please say a prayer
or 2 for Hal. A couple of years ago, Hal was hit by some illegals in a dumptruck and was blinded in the
accident. I am sure all of you will really enjoy these pics.
http://www.pbase.com/halp/