Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by Asa Waters of Millbury, CT. - dated 1833 Antique Colts We recieved this from a

We recieved this from a substantial British WWI Collection owned by a now deceased Collector who was born in the 1920's

This example is marked MANSON / SHEFFIELD on the blade ricasso

The National Colors decal is retained at about 75%

which began its life as a full length musket

showing the trademark Asian man’s profile with BOURGADE marked in the man's braided hair

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by Asa Waters of Millbury, CT. - dated 1833 Antique Colts We recieved this from aOriginal 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