Original U.S. Model 1822 Flintlock Musket by P. & E.W. Blake of New Haven with Cartouche - Dated 1826 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT An extremely interesting MG Conversion/Development

An extremely interesting MG Conversion/Development underlining again the old saying of "Need is the Mother of Invention"

Each service had a differing standard flare

She saw service at The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 in Admiral Collingwood's Lee Column under the command of Captain William Hargood

The level of detail is quite extraordinary

A-Frame only

Original U.S. Model 1822 Flintlock Musket by P. & E.W. Blake of New Haven with Cartouche - Dated 1826 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT An extremely interesting MG Conversion/DevelopmentOriginal 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