Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1822 Musket Converted to Percussion - dated 1822 NATION 55-J-497-10

55-J-497-10

as the impact of the striker on the primer was difficult to feel

All of our examples are dated from the very early 1950’s making them Korean War era

McKenna as William Howard Russell

Unlike most bayonets

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1822 Musket Converted to Percussion - dated 1822 NATION 55-J-497-10Original item: One Only. The US Springfield Arsenal Model 1822 Musket was a . 69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It is a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to as its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. 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