Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Musket by Springfield Armory Dated 1829 with Civil War Era Sling - Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey British Awards Medals Badges Insignia leaving Friedrich's son Ernst and

leaving Friedrich's son Ernst and his own sons to continue the business as Ernst Pack & Söhne

The complete original operating rod / gas piston has serial number 3987 marked on the side

either due to wear or because they were never marked to begin with

Mission # 298

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Musket by Springfield Armory Dated 1829 with Civil War Era Sling - Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey British Awards Medals Badges Insignia leaving Friedrich's son Ernst andOriginal item: Only One Available. 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