Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1829 & 1832 British Militaria without wear removing the gilt

without wear removing the gilt accents and browned finish on the brass

The second pattern carrier is black Preßstoff construction "closed back"

We believe this to have been used as some sort of stand due to the slit cut in the round but are not 100 percent certain

This is a wonderful example of a genuine Vietnam War dated Red Cross Flag

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1829 & 1832 British Militaria without wear removing the giltOriginal 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