Original U.S. WWII China Marine USMC Boatswain Whistle Bosun Pipe Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns the M-1822 was a flintlock

the M-1822 was a flintlock with a conventional (“forward action”) lock

The blade bears numerous official military markings including WD (War Department)

not the cheaper "vulcanfibre" seen on lesser examples

which is confirmed by the bore being off center

would serve as a security force for the Army headquarters and “hip pocket” reserve for the Army Commander

Original U.S. WWII China Marine USMC Boatswain Whistle Bosun Pipe Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns the M-1822 was a flintlockOriginal Item: Only One Available. A boatswain's call pipe or bosun's whistle, as it is more commonly referred to, is a pipe or a non diaphragm type whistle used on naval ships by a boatswain. It is pronounced, and sometimes spelled, "bosun's call." This example consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. The player opens and closes the hand over the hole to change the pitch. The rest of