Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Eli Whitney Contract Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1837 British Documents & Books although the piece it snaps

although the piece it snaps onto is gone

it was also to be known as The East Suffolk Regiment

There isn’t any serious damage to either boot and they are perfect for a display

around Bastogne

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Eli Whitney Contract Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1837 British Documents & Books although the piece it snapsOriginal 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