Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by W. L. Evans - Confederate Style Percussion Converted - Dated 1830 One-of-a-Kind self-contained breathing Apparatus

self-contained breathing Apparatus

The rest has faded to a lovely lightly oxidized patina

Whereas twenty of the GAGE muskets made by DELANY were found in the Armory in 2004

It was known as the Chesapeake in Royal Navy service

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by W. L. Evans - Confederate Style Percussion Converted - Dated 1830 One-of-a-Kind self-contained breathing ApparatusOriginal 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