Dec 16, 2019 · Coming from a guy who's already made more than a few uniforms with trim, it may seem odd to pose this question. What is the correct way to add cuff trim for branch of service …

Nov 18, 2024 · The Confederates made very little coins during the Civil War, but it's a bit more complicated than that. The U.S. had 5 mints around the country that they were using, so when …

Apr 1, 1999 · The well made interchangeable parts made it the realization of a dream for ordnance men. It was a simple and inexpensive arm that influenced small arms development …

Mar 15, 2013 · Most case-shot was made of lead, both north and south. Later in the War when lead supplies were short, the Confederacy switched to iron case-shot balls. Most all canister …

Mar 15, 2023 · The best quality arms made by any private company are from the London Armoury Company. You'll find various opinions / facts / alternative facts about how many arms imported …

Jun 23, 2013 · Does anyone have in their collection the humble pocketknife from CW times? I'd like to see them, even if they're repros or custom-made modern ones. I think this simple tool …

Aug 25, 2012 · Any good hard wood could be used, which included sugar maple, red maple, cherry, apple, pear and sometimes ash and butternut (for southern rifles). French muskets …

Jan 18, 2023 · During the siege of Vicksburg, Union soldiers were so desperate for siege equipment that they made their own mortars out of Sweet Gum Trees.

Nov 7, 2012 · Model 1850 Civil War sword made in France by Klingenthal Picked this up yesterday from a couple who inherited it from a recently-deceased 96-year-old family member, …

Jun 4, 2024 · Sorry to burst your bubble....It is a Remington made rifle on contract from Springfield to mirror the 1863 type 2 Springfield. The only difference is that it was made by …