Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by M.T. Wickham with N.J. Surcharge - Unaltered - dated 1826 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This is quite rare

This is quite rare

which became a part of the Alpenkorps division in 1917

The left side of the cap still has the original Army Air Forces insignia and text beneath it

The 4 18 indicates a manufacture date of April 1918

There is no tearing of the fabric around the snaps themselves and the fabric remains supple

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by M.T. Wickham with N.J. Surcharge - Unaltered - dated 1826 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This is quite rareOriginal 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, called the "Model 1816 Type II". 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