Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1822 Musket Converted to Percussion - dated 1833 MG 13 Marked 6x 8° 20' and

Marked 6x 8° 20' and NIKKO on the back of the body

It is painted in the standard color for SS issue items: black

This just came out of the attic after a hundred years of storage

Metal finish is a nice dark gray patina

with some missing parts and wear

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1822 Musket Converted to Percussion - dated 1833 MG 13 Marked 6x 8° 20' andOriginal item: One Only. The US Springfield Arsenal Model 1822 Musket was a . 69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It is a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to as its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. 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