Neck stock

[Pennsylvania]

Hello all, I am In search of a neck stock for an early/pre war federal impression. Does anyone know of someone making them? Also is there any information on who the original manufacturers were? Thanks

 

[captaindrew]

Looking for a Leatherneck? South Union Mills offers a couple styles of cravat but don't think that's what your looking for. Search Etsy maybe? I don't recall seeing any browsing around Civil War vendors. Doing a quick search some 18th century reproductions come up. Maybe one of the leather vendors can make you one, would think it would be simple of you could find the correct buckle.

 

[Mississippian1861]

Joe Blount/Carter and Jasper perhaps.

 

[Lampasas Bill]

Never mind. Failed to read the request correctly. carry on.

 

[Pennsylvania]

I have also considered just making one myself and I'm confident that i could. But im not sure how exactly I would get the measurements correct. I found some pictures of an example that's supposably original and the leather looks like it's about two inches at its widest point and gradually narrows to about one and a half inches. I would guess it's probably around 15-16 inches in length? I'm not exactly sure how thick the leather is either? Do you guys know what style buckle that is?

 

[Dan Kohli]

I think I saw one being sold by C&D Jarnagin Company, but I'm not sure if he's still selling it.

 

[johan_steele]

I was told Missouri Boot & Shoe once but I don't remember ever seeing them on their website. Other than that I've never seen a repop.

 

[Pennsylvania]

I have checked pretty much all the businesses and websites that I can think of and I haven't found anything. C&D Jarnagin does offer 18th century style cloth neck stocks. But nothing civil war related.

 

[Yankeedave]

Joe Blount/Carter and Jasper perhaps.

So glad to hear Joe Blount is doing well. Haven't seen him years.

 

[The Ninth Ohio]

Pretty sure the Liberty Rifles had a run made about five years ago for Silent Machines, I think it was. Might reach out to them or someone who was at the event for more info.

 

[Dan Kohli]

I have checked pretty much all the businesses and websites that I can think of and I haven't found anything. C&D Jarnagin does offer 18th century style cloth neck stocks. But nothing civil war related.

It was over a year of two ago when I saw them selling them. I have not searched much for them on their site since then.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Pretty sure the Liberty Rifles had a run made about five years ago for Silent Machines, I think it was. Might reach out to them or someone who was at the event for more info.

I definitely do recall seeing them doing something like that for Silent Machines.

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

I had never heard of those things before, what was the purpose of them?

 

[7thWisconsin]

I had never heard of those things before, what was the purpose of them?

They hold your head up and straight. I haven't seen anyone wear one in Civil War for over 20 years.

 

[Yankeedave]

Marines wore them back in the day.

 

[Dan Kohli]

They were supposed to be issued to the enlisted men. I heard some claims about it acting as protection against swords and sabers, but I am not sure how true this claim is. I do agree with 7thWisconsin though.

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

I think if I were issued one, I'd try to find a way to loose it!

 

[The Ninth Ohio]

They were supposed to be issued to the enlisted men. I heard some claims about it acting as protection against swords and sabers, but I am not sure how true this claim is. I do agree with 7thWisconsin though.

Same. 19th century uniforms were often more about looking sharp than form and function. A battalion in frocks and neck stocks would present quite the military bearing.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Same. 19th century uniforms were often more about looking sharp than form and function. A battalion in frocks and neck stocks would present quite the military bearing.

The reproduction of an older style neck stock I picked up from a local sutler a couple years back did in fact change my posture when I wore it. Unfortunately I think it might have been a small one-off batch.

 

[gary]

Same. 19th century uniforms were often more about looking sharp than form and function. A battalion in frocks and neck stocks would present quite the military bearing.

Correct. Neck stocks were supposed to make the soldier keep his head up so as to present a military bearing.

I must profess ignorance of their continuation into the first year of the American Civil War.