Description
The shell is stamped Q64 indicating that Quist in Esslingen
the excellent personalization on the satchel more than makes up for the condition of the mask
Overall knife length 18 inches
A lanyard channel of canvas or similar material runs along the hoist side
This style of attachment either clips around a belt
Original U.S. Brown Mfg. Co. No. 46 Ballard's Patent Falling Block Rifle Serial 21352 - c. 1869-1873 U.S. Artillery The shell is stamped Q64Original 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