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Looks like the two-hole variety, yes? Lemme know what you need.

Great question, Harry!
I think, as with most things, the answer is, "It depends".

You'll notice that the moths are eating the wool, rather than the cotton or linen. So, when a satinette or...

As Joe says, there are definitely trade offs. Hobnails will make your shoes like ice skates on a hard floor, but make it much easier to scale a moderate grassy slope and they prevent rough pavement...

To add to what Craig has said:
I have also noticed that the most attention to detail with reproduction muskets seems to occur with the earlier examples. I have had the chance to compare early -vs-...

To the original poster:
I think the first error in your question is in the (unstated) assumption that there was basically just one style of suspenders used during the era. Some designs left no...

Or perhaps a sliced bread loaf in a bag? ;)

Several years ago, I attempted to ship an original US M1840 stock and ramrod... as deadly as a canoe paddle and a weinie roasting stick. UPS wouldn't touch them because they were "gun parts". I...

There are English overcoats imported during the war made from the English Army cloth. Also, you can find a number of other examples in museums, etc. The Atlanta History Center has a homemade...

Hopefully someday someone will get the Enfield right and we can stop obsessing about it. Perhaps then we can move on to the '61... the real "ugly duckling" in the world of repro muskets!

;)

What is astonishing to me is that, for the investment of $3000-$6000, a company like ArmiSport, Pedersoli, or ANYONE can buy a high-condition original as a "pattern piece" and just reproduce that. ...

Whoa! I was going to offer to roll them... but I thought that would be a few hundred, not a few thousand! Yeah, go with Terre's recommendation.

With that many rounds, you should think about...

How many rounds do you think you'll need, altogther?

Here's a link to the 4th VA:
http://www.4thvirginia.com/history.html

They are based in Indianapolis and have members from Florida to Michigan. Enjoy!

That's next weekend, correct? Thanks!

Great article from years gone by...
http://www.33wis.com/articles/pdf/Hardee%20Hat.pdf

What is the issue for which you are seeking a conclusion?
... or perhaps, what is the conclusion you are seeking?

My mantra: Consider the Colt-made (from Italian parts) "Second Generation" black powder revolvers. Fit and finish are great and there is nothing to "defarb".

Got pics? Aside from feeding the interest of musket junkies, like myself, they are worth 1,000 words each and might go a long way toward getting you information on the piece.

Thanks!

What could be better during roll call or morning parade...
...or, more importantly, standing guard in the wee hours of the morning!

Have a look at this link and note which guy is trying to warm...

Like a lot of vendors, I believe DB sells a couple different lines of products. He sells some very authentic fur felt hats that are well-made, quality items. However, there is another line that...

Chris Henderson does a fine job, but I don't have a link handy.

Hope inventory arrives at 90-degrees North Lattitude in time for Christmas...
I've asked Santa for a copy, and I've been a good boy this year!

Seriously, though... I'm looking forward to...

Quantity -v- Quality
That event had BOTH! I think I met Brandon Jolly and "Dave "Coffee" Palmer that year and saw them again at that event. Two fine, fine reenactors and living historians... they...

I thought I'd share these pics of the "the" 1998 Gettysburg event. It is interesting, looking back on it, so see the scale of that event. ...

Rob,

For mess and company level clubs, I agree with you. In fact, I have long refered to them as "clubs"... and get funny looks from fellow reenators when I do! However, for battalion level...