Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1826 U.S. Army Dakota Territory

Dakota Territory

These are incredibly RARE

both match

but SS daggers we see are usually in very worn condition

with almost all of the original nickel plating intact

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822 Cone in Barrel Percussion Converted Musket - Dated 1826 U.S. Army Dakota TerritoryOriginal 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