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An absolutely fascinating thread. Thanks to M. Petrov and all contributers. These small slices of firearm's esoterica are what make these boards, sometimes, so rewarding. What fun, thanks again.
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Michael and Harry: I found a Borchardt for sale that is allegedly factory lettered with a Rigby flat. I was going to write and ask your opinions on it when it dawned on me that this is the SAME rifle that Harry posted a picture of as a modified and custom engraved rifle. But at least it has a letter... http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976704587.htm----------------------------------------------- Hello Glen, There are a very few modified Borchardt rifles with Rigby Flats. The two below are from my files. One is a custom engraved and modified original action... Harry 
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What it looks like to me is a Borchardt with non-factory wood, engraving, barrel, caliber and sights. I like to see what the letter says. Other than that it looks good;-).
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For those of you who don't know what another of the 'Old Masters' looks like, I've attached a picture of A.O.Zischang and a diagram of his rifling form. Sorry about the quality of the picture, but I didn't take it. lol. Harry 
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Hello Michael, that engraved Borchardt has been up for sale for over a year, that's how long I've had a copy of the picture which I took from the gunsamerica site. I see it's dropped $1500.00 in price since first offered.
The 'Factory letter' may be one from Dr,Moore who used to own the Sharps Archive. He used to type his letters on a copy of the original Sharps Factory Letterhead. If this is so, it will give the rifle's Serial No., who it was shipped to, and on what date, and the calibre it was chambered for. Any special features or customising to special order will also be mentioned.
The new owner of the Sharps Archive is less forthcoming and charges about $200.00 for such information and you don't get the copy of the factory letterhead. Most of the information for the Borchards produced is fragmentory and many records are abscent or otherwise missing. A great pity.
Harry.
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For you single-shot guys who might have missed this on the other thread. French polish is still being used, I have several rifles, both old and new that have a French polish. My friend brought this rifle over today for me to photograph for him. He used an original Ballard action and made a nice target grade .22LR, the finish on the stock is French polish. 
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Michael:
That looks like real fine workmanship, both wood and metal. A .22 offhand rifle is perhaps the highest calling for a Ballard. Could you post a picture of the buttstock? I would like to see the lines and what plate it sports.
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 Glenn, I'm not sure what buttplate it started out as but I remember John added a section to it then had it nickle plated. John made the Ballard windguage front and may have made the rear but not sure. MP
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Hello Michael,
Which section is the discussion of French Polishing in? I can't find it and the 'search' facility is out of order or not available at present.
French Polishing can get a lovely finish, but it is somewhat delicate and easily marred. It doesn't stand up to damp weather if you take it into the field.
Years ago I had such a stock on a rifle that I bought for Deer hunting, aftr a couple of days the finish took on a clouded milky look that I couldn't get rid of. Eventually it had to be stripped off and the stock refinished with a hand rubbed oil finish.
Harry
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It's O/K Michael I found the thread, the hard way.lol.
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