Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1826 Category_Brunswick Guns it is marked with initials

it is marked with initials A

Wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker type construction

and long afterwards

1 Mar 1905

It also bears the patent markings just behind the falling breech: STARR'S PATENT

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1826 Category_Brunswick Guns it is marked with initialsOriginal 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