Forum: Clothing, Equipment & How To

I have a Federal uniform and I was wondering what the best way is to launder it. And how should the forage cap, considering the leather sweatband...

I've heard rumors of Civil War Woodworking II coming out, but it looks like it might actually happen. Amazon has it on pre-order...

Now I feel like a "noob". I have plenty of experience with so many repro guns, but the sharps, henry, '62 colt police, and a couple of others have...

What do you guys think of there 1853 Enfield Musket?

I have a slight beef about something that I've been noticing here and there. I see people in union camps (I can't speak to whether this happens in...

I am looking for a lock for an Armi-sport 1842. I am told that you can get this converted to a flintlock. Where can I find a lock? How hard is it...

When a officer's sash is worn over the shoulder as an "officer of the day" how is it worn? As it stands it is of such length that it is wrapped...

Hello, I am interested in investing in an Issac, Campbell & Co. Knapsack. How comfortable are they? Does the wooden reinforcement on the top,...

Does anyone know what/if any powder dealers will be at the BGA event in Gettysburg. I will need more by that time.

'evening, I have an odd question regarding bayonets, both period and repro. Given that the original cast used them for many purposes other than...

I live fired my 1853 Enfield for the first time and I was only able to get 6 rounds through it before it just became to hard to push the round down...

Hello all, I have been wondering lately about generational differences in dress while in uniform. If one assumes the range of ages in...

I saw on the BGA Gettysburg website that there will be a ball Saturday and I might attend if muy duties permit. I've been to a few as a civilian or...

Hello, I am have completely disassembled my Euroarms Enfield in preparation for stripping the stock of its polyurethane finish, with the exception...

Does anyone out there have any plans for a Berdan's Sharpshooter's Sharps ammo box. Can some one help me out. Thanks

Looking for specifications/ documentation on cs issue carbine cartridge boxes Thanks

I have an Enfield frog and scabbard for my bayonet. the loop on the frog is rather large, so when I wear it on the belt, it tends to slide around. ...

I am building my own saber belt. My first one is just a rough draft so I am using some non-period items such as the snaps will not quite be correct....

Pards, I want to get a replacement ramrod for my Enfield, but I am not sure if they are interchangeable between repros. I have what I think is an...

Stillwagon, John. Right Shoulder, Shift: A Reexamination. Southern Guard Living History Association The link I hit went to a dead site and I would...