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by mnhorse
Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: ACW ring bit
Replies: 4
Views: 1884

Re: ACW ring bit

I don't know about "splintered jaw-bones", first I've heard of that. However, I understand it was very unpopular with the troops. Probably the reason we find them either pristine or modified a great deal.
Regards,
Richard
by mnhorse
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: ACW ring bit
Replies: 4
Views: 1884

ACW ring bit

This past Saturday I attended the annual Antique Arms Show of the Heritage Arms Society. I found something I've been searching for for about 30 years. A perfect condition, complete model 1859 Cavalry bit, a "number 1" or ring bit. Very few markings on it except for " J.N. O (the last ...
by mnhorse
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Emergency towing
Replies: 2
Views: 1734

Re: Emergency towing

I've seen that done many, many times during the 1940s & 1950s. dad was an expert at extracting "stuck" cars, trucks and tractors from mud and/or snow.
Richard
by mnhorse
Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: U. S. "packers manual"
Replies: 6
Views: 2975

Re: U. S. "packers manual"

Couvi wrote:Was that an H.W. Daly manual?
Sure was!
Richard
by mnhorse
Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: U. S. "packers manual"
Replies: 6
Views: 2975

Re: U. S. "packers manual"

Pat,
Thanks for the input. I got lucky on eBay and got a hard bound, original 1908 edition of the packer's manual. Just what my friend was looking for.
Richard
by mnhorse
Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: U. S. "packers manual"
Replies: 6
Views: 2975

U. S. "packers manual"

I just returned from a successful Montana Mule Deer hunt. The outfitter I used can run a rather large pack animal string, if the need arises. During several lengthy discussions, the "Army Way" of packing horses and mules came up. I'd like to find an Army manual that covers the topic. I've ...
by mnhorse
Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Photos of U.S. Remont Depot 7, France
Replies: 5
Views: 3860

Re: Photos of U.S. Remont Depot 7, France

Most interesting. Any idea why the US Expeditionary Force was still shipping in horses after the Armistice? There seemed to be some real "heavies" being processed, I didn't realize the Army bought them that large. Seems like the horses would have been already branded prior to leaving the U...
by mnhorse
Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Off Topic: "We smash 'em hard"
Replies: 3
Views: 2393

Re: Off Topic: "We smash 'em hard"

More "instant" coffee, it seems what we call instant today came along much later than 1918. Yes. I'm aware the US Army had some sort of instant coffee during the American Civil War. I also understand the soldiers didn't like it at all. Dad would drink stuff like POSTUM & SANKA, but wer...
by mnhorse
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: My "lost" cannon question
Replies: 2
Views: 1791

Re: My "lost" cannon question

You seem to be referring to the Woodruff Gun. I have an original example in my collection that was likely from 4th Iowa Cavalry service. They were in service with several Federal cavalry, and light artillery units including 10th Illinois Cavalry, 2nd Iowa Cavalry, 4th Iowa Cavalry, and 1st Illinois...
by mnhorse
Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: My "lost" cannon question
Replies: 2
Views: 1791

My "lost" cannon question

Since I've moved and gotten a new computer , I've lost files and picture. The cannon in question is American Civil War vintage. It was small, only had a 36" tube. It was designed and manufactured in Iowa or Illinois in very limited numbers. It was only issued to a single Cavalry Regiment, again...
by mnhorse
Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: German Mule Pack Saddle Gebirgsjäger - Mountain Troops
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

Re: German Mule Pack Saddle Gebirgsjäger - Mountain Troops

I have found several of these saddles here in the USA. My understanding is that they are of Swiss Origin.
Richard
by mnhorse
Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: British cavalry, film from 1917 (found by John M.)
Replies: 9
Views: 3635

Re: British cavalry, film from 1917 (found by John M.)

Very nice bit of film.
I would have thought it would be easier to place the rifle in the scabbard before mounting.
Also, does anyone have any idea what the led horses carried?
Richard
by mnhorse
Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: 1st PA Cavalry recruitment poster
Replies: 4
Views: 2318

Re: 1st PA Cavalry recruitment poster

A great poster. I wonder if there is a reproduction available?

Richard
by mnhorse
Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: U.S. Carbine Boot (again)
Replies: 2
Views: 1670

Re: U.S. Carbine Boot (again)

Hi Richard, Your carbine boot is a fairly frequently seen modification of the 1885 boot with the lower strap moved higher for attachment to the rear quarter strap rather than the girth ring. The reason it is only 11" long and shows no other signs of modification is that the lower 1/2", wh...
by mnhorse
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: U.S. Carbine Boot (again)
Replies: 2
Views: 1670

U.S. Carbine Boot (again)

I've have what I had referred for years as an 1885 Cavalry Carbine Boot. It is the one with the flare reinforced with a brass "throat". It is marked on the back "W.C.C.". I see references to it in Randy Steffen's book and find some pictures on line. Also the "Ordnance Memora...
by mnhorse
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Stuff at the office
Replies: 14
Views: 5356

Re: Stuff at the office

Since I'm retired, I really don't need an office, but, I need a place for the computer "stuff". My wife wanted to trade houses in 2011. I agreed as long as got the lower level to use as a shop and more importantly, a place to display my US Cavalry, American Civil War and horse related coll...
by mnhorse
Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: The sharpening of sabres
Replies: 19
Views: 8957

Re: The sharpening of sabres

Well, I've heard this "dull vs. sharp" saber a lot over the years. I have only three observations to make. 1) I've run across only one quote from a ACW era source that referred to cavalrymen sharpening their sabers in preparation for battle. Than may have been a bit of journalistic hyperbo...
by mnhorse
Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Light-Horse Indian Police
Replies: 1
Views: 1195

Re: Light-Horse Indian Police

I just read TOWARD THE SETTING SUN (or some version of the title) by Brain Hicks. Mostly about the "Cherokee Removal". The book made John Ross look like a hero. I guess there are other opinions of him. To the point, the Light Horse came up several times in the book. Everything from its inv...
by mnhorse
Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: RIP Mikhail Kalashnikov
Replies: 8
Views: 2457

Re: RIP Mikhail Kalashnikov

Pat, Your posts on this subject are very well thought out and spot on accurate. A few years ago THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN published a piece on Mikhail Kalashnikov. It includes a long interview and a bit of photo journalism. I suppose one could dig around on line and find it. He did not fit the "mer...