Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1822 Percussion Converted Musket by M.T. Wickham - dated 1831 17th Century participating in the Leyte landings

participating in the Leyte landings in October and November 1944 and the Lingayen Gulf landings in January 1945

Another original can be found in the Library of Congress at this link

however these earlier TWO examples were both Marked No

This is a very nice example a typical imported French sword used during the U

has a double edged 18" blade

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1822 Percussion Converted Musket by M.T. Wickham - dated 1831 17th Century participating in the Leyte landingsOriginal 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