Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822/28 Flintlock Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - dated 1830 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets 2 km) overland journey to

2 km) overland journey to the camp

The lovely triple etched blade is still straight

The bore rates at a 9+ mirror bright and crisp

The iron guard is shaped in what is referred to as a figure of eight in that it is constructed of two attached iron discs being both the sword guard and the knuckle guard all cut from one sheet of iron

This is a wonderful example of a genuine USGI Great War helmet from a well known infantry regiment of the US army

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822/28 Flintlock Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - dated 1830 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets 2 km) overland journey toOriginal 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