Fact Check! 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket | Small Arms & Ammunition
Apr 1, 1999 · The well made interchangeable parts made it the realization of a dream for ordnance men. It was a simple and inexpensive arm that influenced small arms development well into the 20th century.
Stainless Steel Canteens | Reenactors Forum - Join, Drill, See the Elephant
Mar 13, 2017 · Just in the spirit of the dialogue, modern steel canteens are not made of the same material as a Civil War canteen. The wrought Iron of the originals & the modern mild steel are both …
Post War M1860 Sword - Pettibone Manufacturing | Edged Weapons
Jun 15, 2020 · It does include the etching suggesting that is was made by Pettibone Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati. I have read that a large percentage of these swords might have been made …
Lee's biggest mistakes at Gettysburg - American Civil War Forums
Aug 20, 2021 · They all made mistakes, and honestly, it was extremely hard coordinating that many men at any one time. Having said all of that I've recently purchased Sears Gettysburg book and have …
Why is there so much false information concerning Brass framed ...
Aug 24, 2012 · I have read so much hog wash about why the south used brass to make the frames for the revolvers. it has been told that there was a scarcity of iron in the south due to northern blockades …
Portrait of Captain John James Ward, Ward's Battery, Alabama Light ...
Nov 16, 2015 · Once a mayor of Huntsville,Alabama, Captain John James Ward raised Ward's Battery in Madison County,Alabama, in 1862. Ward's Battery served in the Army of Mississippi at …
Cuff trim application method - American Civil War Forums
Dec 16, 2019 · Coming from a guy who's already made more than a few uniforms with trim, it may seem odd to pose this question. What is the correct way to add cuff trim for branch of service on …
Rock Walls/ Fences of the Bluegrass | Mid-19th Century Life
May 12, 2010 · These rock walls or fences were made of ancient limestone and are the hallmark of Kentucky's Bluegrass region. The earliest settlers to Kentucky built dry laid fences in the 18th century …
Were most Confederate canteens tin or wood?
Aug 25, 2012 · While some people associate wooden canteens with the Confederate Army, I am not sure how common wooden canteens actually were. I assume most Confederates carried tin …
Impressions - Thoughts on Where Our Civil War Clothes Are Made ...
Jul 21, 2012 · Hello All, Please note that these thoughts are not meant to rip apart any sutler, whether it's campaigner quality or Paki-made stuff. If you're happy with your gear, good for you. But I was just …