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Pards,
I am putting together a Confederate impression for the western theater, and am looking for advice as to what overcoat to have made appropriate for the Army of Tennessee. I am currently in a Federal unit, but will be moving south after I retire next year and will likely look for...01-07-2022, 12:35 AM -
I've been researching the 22nd NYNG through written accounts and photographs for a while now. Yesterday I found the top photo and a few things jumped out at me. While most of the photos show soldiers armed with P56 rifles or perhaps commercial variants thereof, the soldiers in the photo below appear...12-08-2021, 09:49 PM -
I'm looking for a proper bugle for one of my lads. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Jeffrey Cohen11-22-2021, 10:23 AM
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"Prelude to Assault" will be 2 1/2 days of unscripted soldier life meant to portray the days before the grand assault upon the Confederate works on June 14, 1863. The Union army, commanded by Gen. Nathaniel Banks, felt that an attack upon the Confederates at Port Hudson on May 27th would...09-24-2021, 07:03 PM
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The organizers of Garfield's Ascent is proud to have the Civil War Museum of the Western Theater as their preservation focus. We took some time to talk to Steve Munson recently about the museum. Check it out!09-20-2021, 08:58 PM
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Near where I live in Jeffersonville Indiana, there was a civil war cemetery in which several hundred soldiers from the Confederacy and Union alike who died in the western theater of the war were buried. After the war, they were only given measly wooden crosses and were left to decay and overgrown. In...01-23-2022, 03:39 PM
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Looking for some sources for period correct upholstery fabrics for some projects. Nothing fancy and upscale, just mostly something along stripes that would be considered everyday common. Familiar with Family Heirloom Weavers. I've looked around the web without success. Appreciate any help!12-07-2021, 07:29 AM
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Good morning everyone,
New to the forums. I did a search but still can't come up with a clear answer to my question. I'm looking for a few items in order to field clean my 1861 Springfield. I really like the advice I saw on Blockade Runner's YouTube video. I'm going to try the peroxide,...08-23-2021, 08:16 AM -
2LT in Co D, 10th Ala Cav. Any guidance would be appreciated!12-11-2021, 04:45 PM
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Preservation Parcels 10% off sale of all handstitched wool sleeping caps and round caps. All different styles and sizes. Limited time for sale, so shop early. Sale ends December 11, 2021. Click to shop: http://PreservationParcels.etsy.com
The holidays...11-22-2021, 07:47 PM -
Heirloom Quality Silk Housewifes ready to ship.
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Packed with sewing essentials and extras: patches from Family Heirloom Weavers, buttons from Jim Kindred/Military Warehouse, handstitched pokesacks, needles, beeswax, and more....11-19-2021, 09:03 PM -
Michigan/Canada Caps are in the Preservation Parcels' shop and ready to help preserve Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan!
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Preservation Parcels: http://Pres...11-05-2021, 05:48 PM
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Belgian copy of the French model 1859 rifle "Carabine de Vincennes". .70 caliber. Lockplate marked 'G. SCHOPEN / A LIEGE. All original with period replacement ramrod. See pictures for other markings and condition.
$400 shipped...01-23-2022, 06:51 PM -
Want to sell this Potsdam .71 caliber smoothbore musket made in 1820 in Danzigs, Prussia and converted from flintlock to percussion in 1845.
It's in very good shootable condition with a new nipple. A large number of these were imported during the Civil War.
SOLD...01-21-2022, 05:39 PM -
I have for sale a early reproduction Shiloh sharps, 1863 carbine. This one was made in NY in the late 1970s- early1980s, by the serial number range. It’s a lower serial number. It’s in like new condition, and has never been shot.
asking $1000 plus shippingYou may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 7 photos.01-14-2022, 07:34 PM
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Shot in the dark.
I am interested in obtaining a Springfield Model 1855, Springfield 1861 (63) rifle, not looking to outright purchase, looking to trade at this time. I currently have a very nice Peabody Military Rifle, chambered in .43 Spanish, with original Peabody Bayonet and the dies...01-27-2022, 05:05 PM -
I am interested in purchasing an 1842 Springfield smoothbore. I am looking for the three band/full length version. At this point I have a preference for reproduction.
Thank you for your time,
Daniel Finley01-13-2022, 05:49 PM
