Original U.S. Civil War Era Ballard's Patent Falling Block Saddle Ring Carbine in .44 Rimfire - Serial 2279 British Ordnance The bore does show some

The bore does show some lightly scattered pitting along its entire length

It also has correct kokarden (cockades) on both sides

Bordon and Shorncliffe he was seconded to the King's African Rifles in August 1912

The pennant measures approximately 8 inches in hoist and 12 inches in fly

however it is totally correct for a private purchase model

Original U.S. Civil War Era Ballard's Patent Falling Block Saddle Ring Carbine in .44 Rimfire - Serial 2279 British Ordnance The bore does show someOriginal Item: One Only. The Ballard is a single shot, breech loading firearm used late during the Civil War. The . 44 caliber, percussion carbine was invented and patented by Charles H. Ballard of Worcester, Mass in November 1861. Produced by the Ball & Williams Company of Worcester between 1862 and 1865, this carbine measures 37 long overall with a single barrel band and has a two piece, black walnut stock. The part octagonal and part round barrel