Original U.S. Civil War Rare Ballard's Patent Falling Block Carbine by Ball & Williams Converted to .44 Centerfire for Frontier Use - Serial 1105 Vintage Signs nor a single model that

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[1] It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1986

a large part of their clientele over the years has come from the United States Navy

As indicated on page 5 the book was issued 15

- 1967 Dated Zippo lighter with 15th Coastal Division insignia engraved on one side

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Ballard's Patent Falling Block Carbine by Ball & Williams Converted to .44 Centerfire for Frontier Use - Serial 1105 Vintage Signs nor a single model thatOriginal 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