After searching the AC and internet to no avail I am forced to post my question to you all. I think there was a thread here years ago on the same topic but I cant seem to find it.
With regards to private citizens of the 1850's, how easily might a person have been able to acquire surplus Army equipment of the same decade the piece of equipment was made? Specifically the 1853/55 knapsack. Say 3 years, give or take, after its introduction into official usage by the US military, would your everyday private citizen have been able to acquire such a piece for his own personal use easily? Any mention of this in period accounts?
With regards to private citizens of the 1850's, how easily might a person have been able to acquire surplus Army equipment of the same decade the piece of equipment was made? Specifically the 1853/55 knapsack. Say 3 years, give or take, after its introduction into official usage by the US military, would your everyday private citizen have been able to acquire such a piece for his own personal use easily? Any mention of this in period accounts?
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