This is a No. 3 Ballard (it has a dished receiver top) that has a C. C. Johnson installed .22 LR liner. As soon as I saw the stamp on the bottom of the barrel, this is what I was able to find out from Mr. Johnson's grandson who holds his records.
Job 41062
Customer F C Heim, Chandler, Indiana
Ballard "SN 21138 Reline .22LR $15.00
Rec'd 2/22/41 Sent 8/20/41
No further info on card.
Liner would be a Diller
Hope this is useful
J C Johnson
The checkered palm rest made as part of the forearm is quite unique as is the genuine ivory screw escutcheon. I hope these will help to identify the stock maker.
