Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - Dated 1827 Category_Night Sights The handle appears to be

The handle appears to be original to the period

renamed Expeditionary Queen's Regiment

with the crown itself having sunken a small bit

He attended the war school

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - Dated 1827 Category_Night Sights The handle appears to beOriginal item: One Only. The U. S. Model 1822 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1816 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. One of the most noticeable differences in the Model 1822 is the attachment of the lower sling swivel. The forward part of the trigger bow was provided with an enlargement which was drilled to