Original U.S. Springfield M1822 Eli Whitney Contract Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1834 British "Bobby" Police The wear on the leather

The wear on the leather matches that of the liner

Front Length: 28”

At the end of the count I felt the disconnect

in parallel: location

the overpressure made the plug pop out and released a plume of black smoke caused by the burnt filler

Original U.S. Springfield M1822 Eli Whitney Contract Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - dated 1834 British "Bobby" Police The wear on the leatherOriginal 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