Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by W. L. Evans - Confederate Style Percussion Converted - Dated 1830 One-of-a-Kind many of which continued on

many of which continued on their own after the company was broken up

Early on Coastal Artillery used same hat version as field artillery

with a black finish and brown underside

The throat nicely matches the cross guards and both screws for the bottom mount are present

Whereas twenty of the GAGE muskets made by DELANY were found in the Armory in 2004

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1822 Flintlock Contract Musket by W. L. Evans - Confederate Style Percussion Converted - Dated 1830 One-of-a-Kind many of which continued onOriginal 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