hi all i am going to retry to post again it did not go onto posting.. i had inquired about someone or any who knows of any kind of springfield 1861 musket and a tent that i need for my reenacting since i have everything else i only need these two items i am currently unemployed which makes it hard to get it.. if anyone who has something or someone that knows and can accept payments as advised by my unit can contact me here i get income now once a month to keep me up on my feet look forward to hearing back soon
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Welcome aboard Bobby,
Most of the visitors to this forum are in New England. I see from your profile that you are in North Carolina? I just wanted to be clear about the geography for anyone who may have something to help you.
Since money is tight, I'd focus on the rifle. I'm sure you can find someone to share a tent with. I bunked with others for the first few years of my reenacting.
Best of luck in your search,
Yup the Musket is the hard
Yup the Musket is the hard part. Why focus on a Springfield? If I were looking I would look for the best deal on any authentic musket that I could find. You can always replace or trade up when times are better. As for tentage you can always build a shebang out of what you can find at an event or better yet any paint store, Lowes, Home depot etc, sell canvas painters drop cloths for under $50. It is a simple matter to build a shebang out of these drop cloths. However you might want to check the weather before you go since a shebang is not as "snug" as an actual tent!
Good Luck
Tophat
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hmmm i know i had trouble holding up a enfield rifle it was so funny it fell off me as i tried to lift it up my arms tired out and my shoulder on right side was out we laughed at this but they said try a springfield enfields are to heavy for some people so thats why
bobby harris
hey tophat
i never knew about this no one has ever told me of that well i heard that a canvas is waterproof i know sutlers has them but they run like anywhere from $135 and up so whats your other suggestion on that one thanks again will check out lowes too
bobby harris
Morning Bobby, Another type
Morning Bobby, Another type of musket that you might try is a 69 caliber like a 42 Springfield they tend to be slightly lighter. Check with your pards and see if someone has one that you could shoulder, might just make the differance.
Good Luck
Tophat