Original U.S. M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1827 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey British "Bobby" Police For further information on the

For further information on the types of EIC muskets please see David Harding's wonderful book "Small Arms of the East India Company" Volume 2 Pages 97-103

During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan the mujahideen tended to use the weapon at ranges of less than 80 meters

with some areas of corrosion

which would give no opportunity for the enemy to throw it back

The director of the Manhattan Project

Original U.S. M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1827 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey British "Bobby" Police For further information on theOriginal 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