Brent;
The Ballard must have just wanted to go home with me and I couldn't say no!

Michael;
I haven't been able to find any history beyond the previous owner. The stock is old and is serial numbered to the rifle with the same period lettering. Also the butt plate is numbered to the rifle. I really can't determine if it was factory or not. Brent was a friend of the previous owner (Roy Watson) and they had discussed the unusual stock pattern, but neither had seen one like it. It is serial numbered as a late Ballard #10, Junior, in the 31,xxx range. Caliber is 38-55, with a 32" barrel.