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Hello--I've greatly enjoyed this entire site over the brief time I've been a member and now find myself in need of some serious historical advice. I am not a reenactor but rather an amateur genealogist and historian. My current project is trying to "put together" as authentic a reproduction uniform and equipment as possible for two of my great grandfather's brothers, both of whom initially served in the 28th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment (1861-1863).
Right now, I am concentrating on one of the larger components of this reproduction, the weapon and bayonet. Extant information on the regiment indicates that they were initially (approx. June 1861)equipped with 1841 Mississippi percussion weapons rifled to .54 (should it be .58??) caliber and equipped with a sword bayonet modified by Collins (under contract from Remington). I am specifically seeking advice relative to the best "stand-ins" for this weapon and bayonet. I anticipate these to be display items only, since I pretty much swore off firing any weapons since my stint in the Infantry ended in 1971. Any info on the Sword Bayonet for a '41 which Fall Creek currently lists would be particularly welcome.
Thanks, in advance, for any responses.
Carl G. Camann
Atlanta, GA
Right now, I am concentrating on one of the larger components of this reproduction, the weapon and bayonet. Extant information on the regiment indicates that they were initially (approx. June 1861)equipped with 1841 Mississippi percussion weapons rifled to .54 (should it be .58??) caliber and equipped with a sword bayonet modified by Collins (under contract from Remington). I am specifically seeking advice relative to the best "stand-ins" for this weapon and bayonet. I anticipate these to be display items only, since I pretty much swore off firing any weapons since my stint in the Infantry ended in 1971. Any info on the Sword Bayonet for a '41 which Fall Creek currently lists would be particularly welcome.
Thanks, in advance, for any responses.
Carl G. Camann
Atlanta, GA
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