Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822/28 Flintlock Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - dated 1830 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets fighting in the Battle of

fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and liberating a prison camp

The lovely triple etched blade is still straight

They were even reissued as late as the 1960s

with the only issue being the missing cover on the pan

with a 5 3/4 inch drop-point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 inches

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822/28 Flintlock Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - dated 1830 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets fighting in the Battle ofOriginal 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