Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822/28 Flintlock Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - dated 1830 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets The lovely triple etched blade

The lovely triple etched blade is still straight

which indicates the approximate manufacture date of October-November 1943

with the only issue being the missing cover on the pan

The rare maker and early scabbard just make it that much better

They were even reissued as late as the 1960s

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822/28 Flintlock Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - dated 1830 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets The lovely triple etched bladeOriginal 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