Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1826 U.S. Army Dakota Territory

Dakota Territory

and staged for the Munda campaign

5”Shoulder to sleeve: 26”Shoulder to shoulder: 18”Chest width: 18”Waist width: 17”Hip width: 20”Front length: 31"

The steel scabbard unfortunately did not fair as well as the knife

It is a quite interesting letter opener

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1826 U.S. Army Dakota TerritoryOriginal 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