Original U.S. M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1828 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey French Machine Guns Serial number 108370A denotes year

Serial number 108370A denotes year of manufacture as 1882

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Air Medal General order

and we usually see it only on very early issue helmets

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 Serial number 108370A denotes yearOriginal 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