Original U.S. Model 1816 Drum Bolster Percussion Converted Contract Musket by Marine T. Wickham of Philadelphia MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly leading to further rusting of

leading to further rusting of the blade

and the right side has a patch box with a simple rotating brass cover

Elements which were to become part of the 251st Air Defense Artillery were under control of the Regular Army's 47th Artillery Brigade (Air Defense)

complete with box

Daisy created variations specifically for retailers such as Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck

Original U.S. Model 1816 Drum Bolster Percussion Converted Contract Musket by Marine T. Wickham of Philadelphia MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly leading to further rusting ofOriginal item: One Only. The U. S. Model 1816 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1812 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. Like the Model 1812, the Model 1816 borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the