Blade front and two-leaf rear sights with the Ballard's patent markings on the right side of the receiver, and the Ball & Williams address and Merwin & Hulbert agent markings on the reverse. Matching numbers are present on the barrel and frame with matching partial numbers on the breechblock and extractor. Smooth stock with three barrel bands, sling swivels and a smooth buttplate. Though no state markings are present, this rifle falls with the serial number range and has the proper configuration for Ballard full stock rifles ordered by the State of Kentucky during the Civil War, delivered from July 1864 to March 1865.

Good, showing a textured dark brown patina overall, scattered pitting and mild handling marks. The stock is good as period refinished, with some chipping around the extractor, edges and barrel bands, dents and scratches. Mechanically good.