Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Charles H. Ballard of Worcester, Massachusetts, primarily known for his rifles, also ventured into manufacturing pocket pistols. In the early 1870s, he designed and patented a .41 caliber rimfire Derringer. This small, concealable pistol featured a spring latch for opening, a mechanically cammed extractor for removing spent casings, and a … Continue reading POTD: From Successful Rifles to Little Derringers – Ballard Derringer