Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Percussion Converted Musket by P. & E.W. Blake of New Haven with Bayonet - Dated 1828 U.S. Badges brought back home by a

brought back home by a USGI after the war

when lagers A and B from Stalag Luft IV were taken out on their final march

This is an exceedingly rare private purchase M1883/89 campaign hat manufactured by Stetson

showing a good deal of the original blued finish

• Approximate size 7 1/4 (58cm) larger if you remove pads

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Percussion Converted Musket by P. & E.W. Blake of New Haven with Bayonet - Dated 1828 U.S. Badges brought back home by 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