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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

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 ...

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

Couvi wrote:Was that an H.W. Daly manual?

Sure was!
Richard

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

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 ...

"nice" headstall!
Richard

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...

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...

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...

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...

I have found several of these saddles here in the USA. My understanding is that they are of Swiss Origin.
Richard

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

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

Richard

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...