Original U.S. Civil War Era William Billinghurst Half Stock Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle with Heavy .39 Caliber Octagonal Barrel and Stuck Bullet Starter, circa 1860 British "Bobby" Police TWB are the initials used

TWB are the initials used by the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind in 1969-1970

although the opening tab has been partially pulled

The blade has one deep fuller down each side just above the ricasso

The shell strap is is the correct late war OD Green #7

The flag measures approximately 27” x 34”

Original U.S. Civil War Era William Billinghurst Half Stock Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle with Heavy .39 Caliber Octagonal Barrel and Stuck Bullet Starter, circa 1860 British "Bobby" Police TWB are the initials usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War era half stocked underhammer percussion target rifle made by William Billinghurst of Rochester, New York, circa 1860. Built with an exceptionally heavy 30 1 2" octagonal barrel, . 39" rifled bore, globe front sight, and a fitted bullet starter, it is a substantial example of the specialized target and bench rifles produced during the mid 19th century. This is an antique black