Original Rare U.S. Civil War Era Ballard's Patent Falling Block Carbine in .44 Rimfire by Ball & Williams - Serial 6608 Flintlocks The trousers show signs of

The trousers show signs of heavy use

instead of a cannon ball

which may explain why it has not faded at all

The 42 inch

There is some light wear at the edge

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Era Ballard's Patent Falling Block Carbine in .44 Rimfire by Ball & Williams - Serial 6608 Flintlocks The trousers show signs ofOriginal Item: One Only. The Ballard is a single shot, breech loading firearm used late during the Civil War. The . 44 caliber, percussion "capping breech loader" carbine was invented and patented by Charles H. Ballard of Worcester, Mass in November 1861. This was quickly followed by rimfire versions, as well as some that worked with both percussion and rimfire ammunition. One of approximately 2,200 produced by the Ball & Williams Company of Worcester