This model was the first Ballard produced. Introduced in 1861. Offered with 24" or 28" octagonal barrel. Frame case colored and barrel blued. Walnut stock is varnished. Major identifying feature of this model is inside extractor. This was the only Ballard that had this feature before Marlin began to manufacture the rifle in 1875. Barrel stamped "Ball & Williams/Worchester, Mass." and "Ballards Patent/Nov. 5, 1861". Approximately 100 manufactured. Serial numbered from 1-100.

Chambered for .32, .38 and .44 rimfire cartridges. Octagonal barrel 24", 26" or 28" in length and blued. Frame is case colored. Stock and forearm are varnished walnut. A knob protrudes in front of frame to operate outside manual extractor. Crescent buttplate standard. Approximately 6,500 manufactured. Barrel markings same as on First Model.

Similar in appearance to Sporting Rifle, with 22" part-round part-octagonal barrel. Chambered for .44- and .54-caliber cartridge. Sling swivel is found on a barrel band in front. Knob on bottom activates outside extractor. Some encountered with "Kentucky" stamped on top, but this does not affect value. Markings are same as on previous models. There are no production figures available, but some estimate approximately 2,000 were manufactured.

This system allows use of rimfire cartridge or percussion method by simply turning striker on hammer from one position to the other. Features a percussion nipple mounted on breech-block and hammer marked "Patented Jan. 5, 1864". Patent was held by Merwin and Bray. This swivel system is usually found on sporting models and would increase value of weapon by 20 percent.