Looking for Uniforms

18TH TEXAS VOL INFANTRY · #1 03-06-2006, 12:54 PM

Well I need a little help.

I am trying to get some uniforms for my teens, a nephew, and a friend. My Son's want to do more with their father and think they will enjoy reenacting, My nephew and his friend want to as well, but there financial situation is they just can't afford the uniforms, and I would be divorced if I suggested my sew all their uniforms, since she makes her own dresses.

I know that some of the Sutlers have "New Fish Specials" but I was hoping to locate some used Uniforms, maybe some one has up graded his persona and has some of the cheaper uniforms about...

I don't want to be getting into buying a lot of higher dollar equipment for them, until they show for sure that their interest is not passing fad.

Sizes vary, but the boys down in Texas tend to run on the Huskey side, all of the BS I guess...

If you have something please email me and I will see if it works.
Feel free to email me at info@18thtexasinfantry.org

Thank you for any help.

James

johan_steele · #2 03-06-2006, 02:40 PM

http://www.bridgemicro.com/msullivan/catalog/index.htm?

Chris Sulliven has a complete Union used set for $130 on his Consignment page and I believe may have a few other things sized for the younger crowd.

Good Luck

ole · #3 03-06-2006, 04:54 PM

James:

I sincerely hope that we have members that can help fulfill your need. Nothing is more inportant than getting our young people involved.
Ole

18TH TEXAS VOL INFANTRY · #4 03-06-2006, 05:55 PM

Thank you both....

You are so right about getting our young people involved. It has become very common for our young people not to know the basics of American History....If these young men want to participate, I will try everything I can to find a way to outfit them.

To many History courses are taught by, Coaches, not History Teachers. I love sports, but believe a subject should be taught by someone with a passion for the material. Coaches have a passion for their sport.

I believe the subject and and the Student loose.

Sorry on my Soap Box.

My 16 year old as of the end of January stands 6'4 and has a 18 inch neck, I will have to buy his brogans new he wears a 15 wide.

My 14 year old stands 6' and has a 16" neck. My nephew is about the same as my 16 year old and his friend is about the same as my 14 year old.

Thanks again

James

johan_steele · #5 03-06-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 18TH TEXAS VOL INFANTRY

My 16 year old as of the end of January stands 6'4 and has a 18 inch neck, I will have to buy his brogans new he wears a 15 wide.

My 14 year old stands 6' and has a 16" neck. My nephew is about the same as my 16 year old and his friend is about the same as my 14 year old.

Forget kid size...

18TH TEXAS VOL INFANTRY · #6 03-06-2006, 07:26 PM

There just growing boys, My 5 year old, as of the end of this month, stands 4 and half feet tall wears a size 10 and has a size two shoe.

I think the wife puts Miracle Grow in their milk.

James

ole · #7 03-06-2006, 08:44 PM

James:

I'd suggest that you take the two oldest and kick their butts thoroughly ... just to show them who runs the show.

I will fly the flag and salute over whatever body parts remain.

Ole

Birddog · #8 03-06-2006, 08:49 PM

There are several Forums out there that have buy/sell sections for used equipment on a regular basis.

Sazbo's (spelling?) The Civil War Reenactors forum is a good place to find middle of the road gear at a reasonable price.

www.cwreenactors.com/

The Authentic Campaigners web site also sells used gear, but it is high end stuff that will cost more than most new reenactors can afford.

If you type Civil War Forum into google then several come up and you may be able to fnd used equipment on some of them.

As stated above Chris Sulivan's site is also a good place to find some used equipment.

http://www.bridgemicro.com/msullivan/catalog/index.htm

Good luck,

texascavcadet · #9 03-07-2006, 06:38 PM

I have a old small confedetate jacket that I used for awhile but for christmas I got a new one that will fit me for awhile.

I got it off of mercurysutler.com

regards
Garrett Estey
11th Texas Cav

Ill send you an email. soon

scone · #10 03-10-2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 18TH TEXAS VOL INFANTRY

There just growing boys, My 5 year old, as of the end of this month, stands 4 and half feet tall wears a size 10 and has a size two shoe.

I think the wife puts Miracle Grow in their milk.
James

Geeze I am 37yrs old am only 5'1"

Try Graves Mercantile: http://www.gravesmercantile.com/
Rather good prices on many items not sure of the quality.
Tell nathan I sent ya.. Might not help any but then again it may.. He is the one that we have discused before sellaing a larger caliber smoothbore 1853 enfield.

C & C Sutlery: http://www.ccsutlery.com/
Has leather good special for $80 and Basic CS & US uniform specials $160
Baicly every thing minus the rifle , shoes, canteen

Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant
Private Steven Cone
Company K
46th Tennessee Infantry
Tennessee Valley Battalion