Enfield cartridge box and bayonete scabbard/frog suitable for dual impressions

[Todd Smith]

I have a nice P 53 Enfield and my desire is to obtain an appropriate good quality scabbard/frog and cartridge box that would be approrpiate for dual (US/CS) impressions. How about the early 2 rivet (pattern 1859) scabbard or would an enfield (British) scabbard/frog be more appropriate? Also any suggestions for a cartridge box?

Best Regards
Todd

[tenfed1861]

A two rivet scabbard,and a 61 model box would be good for a more generic all war impression.Robert Serio sells some pretty good ones for somelike like $35 or $45,(can't remember which).They are pretty good.Order a two rivet for now,and then maybe a seven rivet later for a late war impression.
You see alot of reenactors using Enfield frog/scabbard,but that's the only peice of Enfield leather.In truth,either the leather came in a set (box,pouch,scabbard,belt) or no leathers at all.That wouldn't be wrong for US impressions,but the two rivet and 1861 box is more generic.
Change the US belt to a civilian style belt,and you could use the Federal leathers until you can obtain Confederate leathers.Federal leathers used by Confederates would be good for mid-late war,but for early war at least,you should obtain a set of CS leathers.And you might get you the point where you will want obtain a set of mid war CS leathers.Of course,you can also mix/match leathers.(A Federal cartridge box and two rivet scabbard,a CS cap pouch,and a civilian belt for example).
Hope this helps some.
Cullen