Ballard  A rifle that is easily modified and a favorite of single shot gunsmiths and competitors.  First patented in 1861,  the Ballard rifle was still made into the early 21st century. The models and variations have filled books. One of the most common antique rifles seen at a Schuetzen match

Marlin Ballard   The Marlin Firearms Co. produced a majority of the Ballard actions.   Not unusual to see highly customized examples at a match

Stevens Another  favorite among the Schuetzen community, the Stevens rifle lends itself to easy modification and is another common sight at matches. Volumes have been written about various models .

CPA Stevens  A modern version of the Stevens 44-1/2.   The easy ability to switch barrels makes this a versatile rifle.  Can be custom ordered through CPA Rifles

Stevens Tip-up Not widely used for competition, Tip-ups are a favorite of collectors

DeHaas Miller   a modern design characterized by fast lock time, simple mechanics and extreme accuracy. The predominant "Benchgun" at the National matches

Peregrine  also a modern design characterized by fast lock time and excellent accuracy. Fewer were produced so they are not as widely seen as the DeHaas Miller

Remington Rolling Blocks   Model #'s 1, 1 1/2, 2, 4 and 5 are all a variation on the rolling block design.  Along with the Sharps 1874, the #1 is famous as a "Buffalo" gun.  More popular today in BPCR style matches.

Remington  #3   "Hepburn"  named for its inventor, the #3 target and sporting rifles are seen at competitions

Remington  #4   in .22 rimfire, these are really nice examples

Sharps 1874  Model

 This is a popular gun  long range competitions. Famous as a "Buffalo gun" of the old west. Interest in the rifle was renewed in 1990 with the movie "Quigley Down Under"

Winchester 1885 High Wall

 Usually found in larger calibers due to the strength of the action.  Modern rifles are available in this action

Winchester 1885 Low Wall

 Usually found in smaller calibers.  Modern rifles are available in this action

Springfield Trapdoor

  More common at a Military match or BPCR event, Trapdoors represent an evolution to cartridge rifles

Maynard Invented before the  Civil War one of the earliest Breech loading cartridge examples.  Not commonly seen in competition

Ruger #1, with their #3 model, this is Ruger's entry into modern single shots

E A Brown unique, modern design. Rarely seen

Martini Actions  variations of the basic swinging block design have been used all nations that produced Schuetzen rifles

American Martini Christain Patt adaptation for American Schuetzen

Bullard  Rarely seen

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Farquharson  mostly collectible, rarely seen in competition