Original U.S. Civil War M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1827 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey M3 Grease Gun This is definitely a buckle

This is definitely a buckle that saw significant use in service

Concealed German machine guns and mortars inflicted the most casualties

Overall Length: 62 1/2 inches

we see a variety of copies of the railroad eagle that have hit the collectors market going back several years now

From 1957 to 1959

Original U.S. Civil War M-1822 Musket by Wickham dated 1827 Converted to Percussion Rifle in 1861 by New Jersey M3 Grease Gun This is definitely a buckleOriginal 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