Looks like a Ertal repro case (good quality repro) with an original cleaning rod. Repair of the rod is a job for a machinist. The broken shank must be drilled out of the top piece. To keep the rod its original length it should be reassembled with a dowel. The rod portion would need to be carefully drilled with the same diameter drill that was used to remove the shank from the top piece. Then a brass dowel of that diameter can be used to rejoin the two parts. Solder or "JB Weld" would make it a permanent joint. I am sure there are also other methods.
P.S. I believe Simpson's has a case like this currently for sale at $1795!
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If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction
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