In 1920 A.O. Niedner accepted an offer from a friend, W.A. Stolley of the Hedden & Sons Bait Co., to build a shop for his gunsmithing business if he relocated to Dowagiac, MI. Neidner's reputation was so well known, his customers included H.M. Pope, Charles Newton, Townsend Whelen, Ned Roberts, and other competitive riflemen. This rifle is best described below, barrel length is 30 inches, LOP is 13 1/2 inches, and weight is 8 1/2 pounds. The caliber is 22 long. The action is a Ballard action.