Chapter Sixth - 1861 Ordnance Manual - this
contains detailed descriptions of artillery, mountain howitzer pack, and cavalry
equipments. This is still in rough shape, with some proofreading yet to do.
Saddling and Bridling As Taught In
The 7th U.S. Cavalry. by Brevet Maj. Gen. Gibbs Major 7th Cavalry:
Leavenworth: Daily Conservative Book and Job Printing House, 13 & 15 Shawnee St., 1868
Report of the Chief of Ordnance
for the Year 1881 - Appendix 15
(Description of Harness Manufactured at RIA for the Laidley
Cavalry Forge)
Report Of The Chief Of Ordnance for the Year 1882
Ordnance Notes - No. 297, May 7, 1883 A
MUST READ!!
The Improved Artillery
Harness of 1887 (Report to the Chief of Ordnance for the Year 1887, Appendix 41)
Ordnance Memoranda No. 29: Horse Equipment and Cavalry
Accoutrements, as prescribed by G.O. 73, A.G.O., 1885
Report Of The Chief Of Ordnance for the Year 1897
Ordnance Memoranda No. 1715 - Description and Directions for
Use and Care of Cavalry Equipment, Model of 1912
No. 1879 - PRICE LIST OF SMALL ARMS AND HAND ARMS, SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION, PERSONAL EQUIPMENTS OF THE SOLDIER (COMPRISING INFANTRY, CAVALRY, ARTILLERY, AND BAND EQUIPMENTS), HORSE EQUIPMENTS, OFFICERS' EQUIPMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES FOR THE USE OF TROOP, BATTERY, AND COMPANY ORGANIZATIONS - REVISED FEBRUARY 1, 1913
Enlisted Men's Saddle, Model of 1917 - letter found in collection at Rock Island Arsenal describing various saddles made and tested circa WWI.
Care of Leather and Riding Equipment - Published by the Cavalry School Academic Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1941
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