Balliing Gun, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Veterinarians often administer oral medications to sick animals with a balling gun or "pill gun." The animal's size and the type of medication usually determine the size of the instrument used. In addition to delivering pills and other oral medications, balling guns protect veterinarians, keeping their hands away from an animal's mouth and any unwanted bites.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Balling gun
Date Made
circa 1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.50.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Russell Runnells. (Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association)
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in
Width: 2.875 in
Length: 1.125 in
Inscriptions
between finger loops:
JEN-SAL
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