Original U.S. Springfield M1822 Native American Used Musket Converted to Percussion Rifle - dated 1831 Japanese Uniforms The aluminum enlisted eagle and

The aluminum enlisted eagle and wreath/cockade are original to the cap

Each is constructed like a rifle with wood stock and cup steel butt plate the action and barrel are just a tube

so we cannot tell with a certainty the type of round it was

which thankfully had no need for the A

for at an Officer's request

Original U.S. Springfield M1822 Native American Used Musket Converted to Percussion Rifle - dated 1831 Japanese Uniforms The aluminum enlisted eagle andOriginal 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