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boots
civilian frockcoat
slouch hat
1861 Springfield
Charles Hoskins
Charles D. Hoskins
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Member, Company of Military Historians
Member, CWPT
Washington Historical Society
Board Member, MCWRA
My wife makes most of my uniforms. She is making me new trousers for both federal and confederate.
Im saving up for some good quality leathers. MIssouri Boot and Shoe comes to mind. Also mt brograns have been repaired twice and just about had it. By this fall Im sure ill be seeking a new pair.
Gotta get me a good civilian shirt, and replace these Skinner Row brogans with a pair from Mattimore or MB&S. Far as the hat goes, I like my kepi and it looks good, but in the summertime I come home from events with ears that look like they've been microwaved. Wasn't there some author who talked about kepis 'hanging from the trees like strange fruit' in the wake of the AOT? Don't blame 'em sometimes. :(
I have a lot of stuff, and I am always on the lookout for an item to upgrade to, I would like to get a good Frock coat to replace my Jarnigan, but I find that I don't use the frock much at all so I am not sure if I will replace it or not, but I do keep a list of everything I have and the maker and replacement value for insurance reasons, I don't take everything with me to events but I have enough stuff that I can pretty much meet any Federal equipment guidelines,
here is my list of stuff.
REENACTOR EQUIPAGE MANUFACTURE COST
61 SPRINGFIELD DEFARBED EURO ARMS $450.00
62 TOWER ENFIELD DEFARBED ARMI SPORT $450.00
AMMO BOX FRANKFORT ARSENAL CLOYE POTTER $30.00
BANJO FRETLESS MARTY LIEBSHNER $500.00
BAYONET ENFIELD ITALY $25.00
BAYONET SCABBARD TWO RIVET JIM LAMMERS $35.00
BAYONET SPRINGFIELD ITALY $25.00
BIBLE ORIGINAL EBAY $50.00
BRACES 3 PAIR DOUG POTTER $75.00
BURNING GLASS UNKNOWN $8.00
CAMP SHOES CANVAS ROBERT LAND $109.00
CANTEEN BULLSEYE VILLAGE TINSMITH $50.00
CANTEEN BULLSEYE HOT DIPPED TIN ORCHARD HILL $65.00
CANTEEN HALF WITH HANDLE VILLAGE TINSMITH $7.00
CANTEEN SMOOTHSIDE HOT DIPPED TIN SKILLET LICKER $100.00
CARTRIDGE BOX STRAP WITH EAGLE PLATE JIM LAMMERS $20.00
CARTRIDGE BUNDLES INERT 20 ROUNDS CARTRIDGES UNLIMITED $24.00
CRAVAT SILK UNKNOWN $15.00
CRIBBAGE BOARD ORIGINAL HAND CRAFTED $25.00
ENFIELD CONE PROTECTOR ORCHARD HILL $25.00
ENFIELD FROG AND SCABBARD UNKNOWN $25.00
EYE GLASSES ORIGINAL UNKNOWN $75.00
FEDERAL DARK BLUE TROUSERS CHRIS SULLIVAN $80.00
FEDERAL DOUBLE BAG KNAPSACK JIM LAMMERS $130.00
FEDERAL FORAGE CAP TYPE I CHRIS SEMANICK $80.00
FEDERAL FORAGE CAP TYPE II CHRIS SULLIVAN $80.00
FEDERAL FORAGE CAP TYPE II SUTLER ROW $25.00
FEDERAL FROCK COAT JARNAGIN $225.00
FEDERAL HARDEE HAT NICK ************ $85.00
FEDERAL HARDEE HAT DIRTY BILLIE $50.00
FEDERAL HARDEE HAT TIM ALLEN $100.00
FEDERAL HAVERSACK BLACK HAVERSACK DEPOT $50.00
FEDERAL ISSUE BLANKET CHARLIE CHILDS $175.00
FEDERAL ISSUE BLANKET MATT WOODBURN $85.00
FEDERAL ISSUE BROGANS WITH HEEL PLATES JIM LAMMERS $100.00
FEDERAL ISSUE CONTRACT VARIANT SHIRT GRAY KARLA POTTER $115.00
FEDERAL ISSUE CONTRACT VARIANT SHIRT TAN CHRIS DALEY $115.00
FEDERAL ISSUE DOMET FLANNEL SHIRT KARLA POTTER $125.00
FEDERAL ISSUE DRAWERS MUSEUM GRADE KARLA POTTER $80.00
FEDERAL ISSUE GREAT COAT JARNAGIN $225.00
FEDERAL ISSUE SACK COAT J.T. MARTIN UNLINED NICK ************ $110.00
FEDERAL ISSUE SACK COAT LINED CHRIS DALEY $160.00
FEDERAL MILITARY VEST 9 BUTTON FRONT QUARTERMASTER SHOP $60.00
FEDERAL MONEY REPRODUCTION SULLIVAN PRESS $3.00
FEDERAL SKY BLUE TROUSERS CHRIS SULLIVAN $80.00
FEDERAL SKY BLUE TROUSERS MUSEUM GRADE CHRIS SULLIVAN $150.00
FEDERAL U.S. PUPPY PAW BELT PLATE JARNAGIN $12.00
FLINT AND STEEL FIRE STARTER KIT HOMEMADE $12.00
GLOVES WOOL UNKNOWN $9.00
HAND CARVED FEDERAL EAGLE PIPE C.A. BURT $65.00
HARDEE MANUAL OF ARMS BOOK UNKNOWN $5.00
ID DISK REPRODUCTION JIM LAMMERS $5.00
JOURNAL LEATHER DIXIE LEATHER $19.00
KNIFE FORK SPOON COMBO REPRODUCTION MILITARY WAREHOUSE $12.00
LANTERN FOLDING VILLAGE TINSMITH $25.00
LANTERN FULL SIZE VILLAGE TINSMITH $25.00
LAUDANUM BOTTLE ORIGINAL UNKNOWN $60.00
LEATHER BELT WITH US BUCKLE JIM LAMMERS $25.00
LEATHER CANTEEN SLING ************ $35.00
LEATHER CAP POUCH SHIELD FRONT JIM LAMMERS $20.00
LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOX WITH US PLATE JIM LAMMERS $57.00
LEATHER RIFLE SLING ENFIELD UNKNOWN $25.00
LEATHER RIFLE SLING SPRINGFIELD UNKNOWN $25.00
MATCH SAFE ORIGINAL BRASS BRITISH CROWN EBAY $65.00
MITTENS WOOL TRIGGER FINGER ORCHARD HILL $25.00
MUSKET TOOL ENFIELD TIM PRINCE $40.00
MUSKET WRENCH SPRINGFIELD UNKNOWN $9.00
OFFICERS LAP DESK CLOYE POTTER $35.00
PAINTED GROUND CLOTH HOME MADE $23.00
POCKET KNIFE REPRODUCTION MILITARY WAREHOUSE $10.00
POCKET STATUE ORIGINAL UNKNOWN $20.00
RUBBER BLANKET JARNAGIN $45.00
SCARF MADE FROM WOOL FEDERAL BLANKET MATT WOODBURN $15.00
SHELTER HALF EARLY WAR DOUG POTTER $125.00
SHELTER HALF EARLY WAR DOUG POTTER $125.00
SHELTER HALF PINS 6 ORIGINAL U.S. ARMY $20.00
SHELTER HALF POLES 2 SETS REGIMENTAL QUARTERMASTER $30.00
SHIRT CIVILIAN MUSEUM GRADE KARLA POTTER $100.00
SHIRT MUSEUM GRADE COTTON FLANNEL TAN ROSS LAMEROUX $50.00
SLEEPING CAP KARLA POTTER $15.00
SMOKING CAP UNKNOWN $15.00
SOCKS 3 PAIR COTTON MICKEY BLACK $33.00
SOCKS WOOL CHRIS DALEY $30.00
TIN CAN BOILER VILLAGE TIM SMITH $15.00
TIN DIPPER WIS. VET MUSEUM $25.00
TOMAHAWK CAMP HATCHET PANTHER PRIMITIVES $22.00
TOMPION ENFIELD ORCHARD HILL $8.00
VMM BELT PLATE UNKNOWN $12.00
VMM BOX PLATE UNKNOWN $12.00
WALLET DIXIE LEATHER WORKS $18.00
WALLET WINCHESTER SUTLER $9.00
WESTERN FEDERAL BLUE LINE HAVERSACK CHRIS DALEY $40.00
WESTERN FEDERAL BLUE LINE HAVERSACK CHRIS DALEY $40.00
WESTERN FEDERAL WHITE HAVERSACK BRUCE MACDONALD $35.00
TOTAL $6,178.00
Douglas Potter
E-Mail [email]harley@mfi.net[/email]
I need to purchase a Federal doublebag, eventually an Issac and Cambell knapsack, and always patterns, patterns, patterns. After the Mansfield march, I will most likely have to replace my brogans as well. :D
Lets see here;
Defarbed m1861 Springfield (Euroarms), with appropriate tools and Original Bayonet
Hardee hat
Western contracter made '61 Cartridge Box and Cap Box
State Issue Jacket
Period matchsafe
Another Blanket
St.Louis Canteen
Thats just about it for now :)
Kindest Regards;
Harold Adams
Co. F, 48th NYVI/The Southeast Federals
Harold Adams
Co. F, 48th NYVI
"On occupation duty in Florida"
Here we are, some with whole skins, and some not so whole. Others have been left behind. For myself, I can only wonder if there is a bone left in my carcass when I think of the wholesale carnage through which I have passed. My bruises are inward.
Pvt. J. Haley, Co I, 17th Maine Vols., 9 June 1865
In the next year I know I need the following:
CS Enlisted Frock Coat
CS Trousers (have pair of Richmond depot but need a pair for other theaters)
CS Shoes
Things I know I really want in the next year (my wish list):
CS or Pre War knapsack
CS Tarred Haversack
Linen Shirt
Tin Drum Canteen
Civilian Sack Coat
Tait Jacket
If I don't make myself a new uniform this year, my pards are going to throw the old one on the campfire...with me still in it. A greatcoat or talma for bad weather, and a good knife.
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