Original U.S. Rare Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by W. L. Evans of Valley Forge with Bayonet - Dated 1829 Russian Headgear with an overall length of

with an overall length of 54" and a barrel length of 39"

This example is a very nice gently "Vaulted" shape

This is a Grade 2 "As Found" example of exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection

In March 1916 a fourth battery of four 18 pounder field guns was added

including Bawtree

Original U.S. Rare Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by W. L. Evans of Valley Forge with Bayonet - Dated 1829 Russian Headgear with an overall length 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