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A user shares photos and questions about his 1864 version of the Springfield rifle-musket made by Providence Tool Co. Other users comment on the markings, history and condition of the weapon.
Learn how soldiers made blanket rolls to carry equipment on the march in the Civil War. Watch a video and join the discussion on Reenactors Forum.
Ladies and gentlemen, for the past month, I spent my free time (plus change) working on a google doc compiling information regarding the organization & field strength of the Army of Northern Virginia in its last year of existence, from the brutal fighting in the Wilderness to the surrender at...
The most historically accurate reproduction Civil War era footwear and equipment on the market for over 35 years. All custom made items are the result of extensive research and historical documentation, faithfully recreating the original specimens.
A discussion thread about a Rohrig & Co model 1840 cavalry saber purchased by a forum member. See photos, comments and questions about the sword's condition, origin and use.
A forum post that lists the strength, casualties, and organization of the Army of Northern Virginia (ANV) during the Gettysburg Campaign in July 1863. The post includes detailed information on the corps, divisions, brigades, and batteries of the ANV, as well as links to other sources.
On completion of the organization, he will forward to these headquarters a report of his action, giving strength of his party, number and kind of tools on hand, and number of tool required to complete the equipment. Especial judgment will be exercised in the selection of the commissioned and non-commissioned officers. II.
Gettysburg, and the roads surrounding it that made it important, would have been something of a surplus store for anyone needing any manner of equipment. If you were facing the prospects of being sent to a Northern prison camp, why not grab all you can? If nothing else, it could be a bargaining tool with your captors or fellow prisoners.
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The manuals of the day do not actually mention use of the worm (although they do list it as part of the issued equipment of the piece). That, I think, is the best testimony to it essentially being an emergency tool. If it were to be employed regularly to clean the bore it would have been described in the "school of the piece."