Description Ball & Williams Ballard Rifle Falling Block in .38 Ballard Rim Fire with a single round capacity and a 24″ octagon barrel. Matching numbers throughout. Sold by Merwin & Bray Agents New York. Contoured metal butt plate. Smooth wood stock and front forend. Finish worn hand lever, trigger, receiver falling block, checkered hammer and barrel. Underside of forend located checkered extraction rod button. Rear flip up to 500 yards and front fixed blade sight. Antique, No FFL required and ships to buyers home. Condition: Antique, Very Good with a good amount of espresso finish on barrel, some receiver finish remains, with scattered scratches, wood dings, finish wear/loss and light muzzle pitting. Very Clean rifled bore. Barrel Length: 24″ Serial: 978 Manufacturer: Ball & Williams Caliber: .38 Ballard Model: Ballard Rifle Year-Range 1862-1867