II. ACCOUTERMENT

1. SABRE BELT

It should be M1851 U.S. regulation sword belt and must be black. The belt is of very common use during war. It was an issue to the Federal cavalry and artillery. Buckles are eagle 51'.

2. HOLSTER

The holster will be U.S. issue period style and black. It was worn on the right side.

3. CAP BOX

The cap box is to be a 1850 U.S. cap box. It is to be black.

4. CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX

It will be U.S. M1860 and black. This issue will be the standard equipment for Cavalry.

5. CARBINE SLING

It is issued federal cavalry. It must be black with brass buckle.

6. SPURS

Federal issue brass style

7. GAUNTLETS

It is to be deerskin and kidskin.

III. WEAPONS

1. CARBINE

The 58 cal. Sharps is the most common. Some kind is required. Some examples are: Federal breech loaders, Sharps, Spencer, Gallagher, Maynard, and Smith. No muzzle loaders and or lever action as they were the exception rather than the rule.

2. SABRES

They are to be U.S. M1840 dragoon (wrist breaker) or U.S. M1860 light Cavalry model.

Reproduction sabers can be purchased cheep. Don`t spend a lot on this.

3. PISTOL

Steel frame revolvers. Some examples are the Remington M1858 and Colt M1860 Army or Colt M1851 Navy.

4. AMMUNITION

You are to provide your own caps and other firing needs. Be your own judge on the amounts.

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