Original U.S. M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1828 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey French Machine Guns Nearby airfields were strafed and

Nearby airfields were strafed and paratroopers and enemy agents were dropped in many near by places

The sling will also work for G/K43 and MP43/44

Serial number 108370A denotes year of manufacture as 1882

On formal (Dress) occasions this Regiment wore a most impressive tall plumed leather helmet that unfortunately we do not have but do become available from time to time on the collectors market

but original conditions vary

Original U.S. M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1828 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey French Machine Guns Nearby airfields were strafed andOriginal 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