Model commonly chambered for .44-100 or .45-100 cartridges. Has 34 part-round part-octagonal barrel. High grade checkered pistol-grip stock, with a horn fore-end tip and shotgun-style butt. Sights are a special 1,300-yard Vernier tang rear and a spirit level front. Another sight base on heel of stock for mounting rear sight for ultra long-range shooting. Opening lever is similar to a repeating rifle. Single trigger featured. Receiver engraved and marked "Ballard A-1" on left and "Long Range" on right. Manufactured between 1876 and 1886. Found with both early and late markings.