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Thanks Chris, Looking forward to the event.

Chris, I sent my registration and check in about two and a half weeks ago but havent heard anything back, nor is my bank showing the check cashed. Just wanted to make sure im registered.

Thanks ...

Awesome, Yes my hammer is very tight on the tumbler. Just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something to remove it. I found a gentleman in my unit who has many Springfield tumbers, so Im going to...

Thanks guys for the info. ill find out about tumblers. Another question. How is the hammer removed from the lock? I completely disassembled the lock but cannot remove the hammer from the tumbler.

Hello Pards,
I have an Armisport Springfield. The issue im having is, to prime I have to go full cock. This makes many in my unit uneasy and my Ordnance officer told me I need to replace the whole...

PM sent for trousers

Chris,
I visited the website but failed to find some information.
What time do the camps open to the public? And cost?
Thanks for your help

I called and was able to get through to them. Appearently they no longer sell Brogans. Bummer

Thanks Ross,
Called MBS and Robert but their turn around time is up to 12 weeks. Maybe over the winter ill order .

Has anyone ordered Brogans from Dirty Billy? Quality? Going to Remeberance Day and thinking about buying a pair.

Thanks Sean

Welcome,
Im in NCC as well. Ive only been to one event so far. I must say it has been awesome.
This site is very informative and people always willing to help. Good luck
Ill echo the same...

This uniforms only real purpose is to get me though Rememberance day parade and that's it. After that I have patterns and material that will allow my mother and myself to make a uniform that will...

Well gentlemen i made a decision. After scouring this site, Authentic Campainer, and asking my unit and turning up nothing. I ordered from Philadelphia Quartermaster.
I was getting nervous that I...

Awesome. Thanks guys

Yes Bill. One area I wont cheap out on is the brogans. I found out very quick how the wrong size shoe can cause pain. We bearly did any marching an my feet were killing me with the borrowed shoes....

Thank you Kiltedone. That was exactly what I was looking for. Just to see what their quality is like.
I greatly appreciate everyone's help and explanations. Best wishes

Sean

I will also keep checking the classifieds to see if something pops up. Are there other websites for used gear?
Thanks again for everyone's help.

Thank you. Unfortunately the borrowed uniform was also way to short. I'm a 34 inseam and I think these were like a 28 . Looked pretty weird. Lol
Well I want to digress, my original question is,...

Thank you Andy
Yes I have joined a unit. Unfortunately they only have one spare uniform and its just about trashed. I wore it a Cedar Creek and it is ripped down the seam at the pockets.
We are...

I am very new to reenacting and just attended my first event.
Due to the tight economy, im alittle cash poor at the time but really want to get into the hobby.
Looking for info on Philadelphia...

Hello Justin, Im in sort of the same boat you are. I have spent months trying to find a unit. Im currently taging along with the 2nd Delaware, this weekend will be my first ever reenactment at Cedar...

Thank you. Fourtunatly is looks as if the weather will be pretty nice so hopefully Ill be ok. But ill bring some cash just in case.

Yes I was referring to a sleeping cap. I understand it can get quite chilly at night at Cedar Creek.

Thank you Robinslm. That is a great list and helps me with other items I may need as well....

Im going to my first reenactment at Cedar Creek and I have talked with one of the guys in the unit im going with. A few of the items he told me Ill need to purchase are wool fingerless gloves, cap...

Thanks for the info. As it turns out I hooked up with a local unit and am now going to be participate in the reenactment. Should be fun.
Thanks again for your help.
Sean