Original U.S. Brown Mfg. Co. No. 46 Ballard's Patent Falling Block Rifle Serial 21352 - c. 1869-1873 U.S. Artillery the excellent personalization on the

the excellent personalization on the satchel more than makes up for the condition of the mask

which is a time-based fuse

since it still uses the prewar designation of Reinigungsgerate 34

but otherwise it is a great example

Original Item: Serial # 4301

Original U.S. Brown Mfg. Co. No. 46 Ballard's Patent Falling Block Rifle Serial 21352 - c. 1869-1873 U.S. Artillery the excellent personalization on theOriginal Item: One Only. The Ballard rifle system was invented and patented by Charles H. Ballard of Worcester, Mass in November 1861. During the civil war, various companies were employed under contract to manufacture a carbine version, which saw use in the U. S. Civil War. After the war ended, manufacture was continued for both commercial and a few government contracts. This example has a full length stock with two sling swivels, which would