1861 RIFLED MUSKET MANUAL
This has been a long time coming. Sure you can use the 1855 manual but parts of it don't really apply now do they? You can use the 1863 manual but parts of it just don't work either. Why the hell doesn't someone put together an 1861 manual? That's what I said too! So we did. Ok, I just ask the question and Craig Barry put the manual together. But I helped, a little or maybe none. Regardless those of you who shoot an 1861 Springfield or other 1861 contract rifle finally have a relevant manual for cleaning or repairing your weapon. No need to thank me, your money is thanks enough.
1861 RIFLED MUSKET MANUAL
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1862 CONFEDERATE ALMANAC
The original that this was copied from was printed by H. C. Clarke of Vicksburg Miss. I really don't know where to start! This thing is so full of information I've read it and re-read it from cover to cover while I was supposed to be listing it! Now understandably you may not need to know the phase of the moon on any particular date in 1862 but everything else is great. Each CS state is listed with populations etc. There is a day by day "dairy" of war related events from Dec. 20 of 1860 till Nov. 20 of 1861 that is outstanding. Here's one of my favorite entries. "June 17, 1861. Gen. Butler demanded 15,000 additional troops at Fortress Monroe. The Southerners burn seventy locomotives on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. An order from Gov. Magoffin that no Tennessee troops shall occupy any portion of Kentucky. The thermometer at Alexandria stands at 105 in the shade." Man! where else can you get information like that? Come to think of it, I might want to know if there was a full moon the night before a battle.
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CARE & CLEANING OF THE 1853 ENFIELD
Finally! - A pamphlet size book similar to the 1855 and 1863 Springfield for the Enfield Musket. This book is made in the style of the 19th century printer and will in no way found out of place when included in your haversack. Unlike the reprints of the manuals for the Springfield musket ours takes into account the peculiarities of the modern reproduction 1853 Enfield Musket.
Dismounting the lock and the cleaning thereof, Dismounting the barrel and proper replacement etc. etc. This book also includes many plates (drawings) showing each and every part of the musket with it's proper name which is very handy when ordering replacement parts. Step by Step cleaning instructions. No person who owns an Enfield musket should be without this book!
CARE & CLEANING OF THE 1853 ENFIELD
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SOLDIER'S MANUEL of RIFLE FIRING 1854
The Soldier's Manuel of Rifle Firing, written in 1854 by Captain Thackeray of the 2nd Somerset Militia. For years this manual was the key to the instruction of the English Army & Cavalry on the subject of rifle firing. It has no equal and anything done on the subject since is only a variation on the theme. I can give it no higher praise than to say that this is the book that CS General Patrick Cleburne used to train his Whitworth Sharpshooters. In fact the CS Manuel written in 1863, published in Richmond for the Army of Tennessee is nothing more than a "Southern-ized" version of this book.
Not only is this a great historical document but the techniques used to train "trigger pullers" still applies today. If you take your shooting seriously you too can benefit from this text regardless of your current ability, beginner or expert.
You will find many diagrams to assist you in your understanding of the science of shooting. There are specific instructions for the officers conducting the training. As are instructions for the Armorer to convey to the troops regarding cleaning and maintenance. Even instruction for making "Leather Blacking", to be used by the troops to preserve their accoutrements. This book has been edited by Jerry & Connie Smith into a clear, concise booklet which fits easily into your haversack.
Todd Watts, Master Gun Smith and historian says this of the Manuel, "I can think of no other manual which includes so much detailed information on the use of the Enfield Rifle. It is a welcome addition to my Library!"
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CASEY'S INFANTRY TACTICS
For riflemen and light infantry including the school of the soldier and school of the company. Written by Union Brig.-Gen. Silas Casey. Casey did as Gen. Hardee had done before him. Simply translate the French Infantry Tactic book, make a few changes so it was more relevant to the US troops and low and behold a "New" tactic book was born. Not really. But there was no way the US was going to let the Union training camps us Hardee's Tactics! So Casey's is the US version.
CASEY'S INFANTRY TACTICS
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HARDEE'S INFANTRY TACTICS
For riflemen and light infantry including the school of the soldier and school of the company. Written by (at the time of the writing) Lt. W. J. Hardee. Soon to be Confederate General W. J. (Old Reliable) Hardee. Commander of Hardee's Corp, Army of Tennessee. I don't think the book needs any more recommendation than that.
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SIMPLIFIED HARDEE'S
And skirmish drill manual. If your a new guy you have got to have one of these. You will learn troop movements faster, easier and better in one week than you would in a month with the 1862 printing of Hardee's. It's a big 8 x 11 inch 143 pages of everything the new guy needs to know so you don't look like a smuck at the first few company drills. Any age can use this manual. After a few weeks with the Heitman's you will be able to breeze through the original Hardee's. It contains easy to understand diagrams and is written in plain english. You will be very glad you bought this book.
SIMPLIFIED HARDEE'S
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HARDEE'S SCHOOL OF THE BATTALION
2 vol. set. O.k. so you want to be an officer, (poor thing) your gonna need these. It contains everything in the smaller version of Hardee's Manuel plus everything else required to move large numbers of troops.
HARDEE'S SCHOOL OF THE BATTALION
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SOFT COVER #875 $24.95
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1830 SCOTT'S INFANTRY TACTICS
The book, "Abstract of Infantry Tactics". Tirst published in 1830 this manual for light infantry and riflemen was written by
a panel of highly respected military men of the day headed up by Gen. Winfield Scott.
Every west point graduate you can name, north or south was either trained or used this book to train those under there command.
Compared to this book "Hardee's" is a Johnny come lately.
This is an exact reprint of the original 138 page book. It contains lots of diagrams too.
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HAND BOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
This book is designed to instruct the average citizen with no prior military training on the proper duties of the soldier and how they should be carried out. This is not one book but really 12 books bound together as each chapter will train the citizen soldier in a different area of his duties. From camp cooking to the proper way to stand when in formation. How to properly lay out a camp for a Regt. Instruction for the recruit, the Company and the Regt. Also covered in this brilliant work is field fortification and the firing of light and heavy artillery. This book is as useful for the new officer as it is the recruit. Capt Viele has done a great service for his country, every one of the 300,000 volunteers should be issued one of these useful books.
HAND BOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
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COOKS CAVALRY TACTICS
GEN. P. S.G. COOKE'S (one of the fighting Cooke's) book of Cavalry Tactics. Regulations for the instruction, formation and movements of the cavalry . This book includes school of the trooper, platoon and squadron. This was the civil war Union horse soldiers bible. Available in paper back only.
COOKS CAVALRY TACTICS
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A HANDY BOOK FOR U.S. SOLDIERS 1861
The 1861 handy book for the U.S. soldier was the Union army's first attempt to replace the Hardee's manual of tactics. What would the neighbors say if they knew the Union army was using a tactics book written by a Confederate general?! So they figured they better come up with one of there own and this is it. Originally printed in Philly in 1861 this 94 page book is kinda handy (hence the name) and it covers the school of the soldier very well.
HANDY BOOK FOR U.S. SOLDIERS 1861
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1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLED MUSKET MANUAL
Or as the government printing office so briefly put it, "Rules for the management and cleaning of the rifle musket, model 1863 for the use of soldiers. with descriptive plates."
How would you like to pitch that title to an editor?
It gives you a complete step by step with drawings of how to disassemble your musket, clean and care for it. It's a must for first time musket owners.
This is an exact copy of the original. If your a collector, buff, or reenactor I think you will find it very useful. It is a very detailed manual.
1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLED MUSKET MANUAL
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HENRY RIFLE MANUAL
THIS IS AN EXACT REPRINT OF THE HENRY RIFLE MANUAL. ITS VERY DETAILED WITH LOTS OF DRAWINGS AND USEFUL INFO ON THE HENRY.
HENRY RIFLE MANUAL
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1855 RIFLED MUSKET MANUAL
Or as the government printing office so briefly put it, "Rules for the management and cleaning of the rifle musket, model 1855 for the use of soldiers, with descriptive plates."
How would you like to pitch that title to an editor?
It gives you a complete step by step with drawings of how to disassemble your musket, clean and care for it. its a must for first time musket owners.
this is an exact copy of the original. if your a collector, buff, or reenactor I think you will find it very useful. It is a very detailed manual.
1855 RIFLE MANUAL
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SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE HAND BOOK
The Spencer repeating rifle hand book. Published by the company it contains several detailed drawings of the spencer and its mechanics. Complete list of prices and parts list. It also includes many testimonials from soldiers in the field trumpeting the glory of the Spencer repeater. Its first trial by fire by a brigade was at the Battle of Hoovers Gap Tenn. by Wilder's Lightning Brigade. The rifle the Confederates said "the Yankees can load it on Sunday and shoot it all week."
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THE CONFEDERATE FIELD MANUAL FOR ARTILLERY
And small arms. Everything you need to know about ordinance, the placing of and spec.s of field artillery is in this book. You can't be a Confederate red leg without it. Elevations, projectiles. composition of a battery, and tons of small arms info that would benefit any officer or enlisted man regardless of the branch of service he is portraying. There are lots of photos, you name it and its in here.
CONFEDERATE FIELD MANUAL FOR ARTILLERY
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MEN OF COLOR
227 page soft cover by author William Gladstone.
This is a super book on U.S.C.T. There is photo after photo of the men and there officers. Lots of documents and recruiting poster photos as well as there flags. This book is not just fluff. It is a good account of the trials
the colored troops had to go through just to fight.
MEN OF COLOR
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THE CIVIL WAR INFANTRYMAN
In camp, on the march and in battle. By Gregory A. Coco. This is a super book that hits at the heart of the one thing historians of old left out. What does the guy in the field who is doing the fighting think. This is a seldom scene first hand look through the eyes of the men in there day to day life. Living, laughing and dyeing. The boredom of camp, the fatigue of the march and the terror of battle and all that is war. If you are only slightly interested in the common soldier North or South then
this is the book to buy.
CIVIL WAR INFANTRYMAN
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SMALL ARMS 1856
This is the detailed reports from the Ordinance Department and its agents on the spec.s of the different small arms in production and being considered for production as well as the results of experiments being carried out by foreign military regarding ordinance. They were very interested in the minnie ball that the French were using. This report was first submitted to then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. Upon his approval it was then published and sent to the parties concerned. If your even slightly interested in ordinance of the Civil War you will love this book.
SMALL ARMS 1856
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THE CIVIL WAR REENACTOR'S BLACK POWDER GUIDE
This is a great book that will be as useful to the old timer as to the novice. Filled full of info on cleaning, caring for, loading and choosing the right musket or pistol for you. What to use or not use and when. If you or yours has just purchased his or her first black powder weapon this book would make a
very good companion for it.
CIVIL WAR REENACTOR'S BLACK POWDER GUIDE
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1863 EDITION OF THE ARTILLERY HAND BOOK
BY MAJOR J. ROBERTS. A CIVIL WAR STAPLE FOR RED LEGS. 250 PAGES OF EVERYTHING THE ARTILLERY MAN NEEDS TO KNOW AND I DO MEAN EVERYTHING.
1863 EDITION OF THE ARTILLERY HAND BOOK
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THE TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN
One of the most overlooked critical campaigns of the war. In 11 days of constant skirmishing and maneuvering in a pouring rain, Union General (Old Rosey) Rosecrans gains middle Tennessee with a swift well executed plan and leaves Confederate Gen. Bragg to wonder "what the hell just happened?" This campaign produced some of the most memorable moments of the war. The first use in battle of the Spencer repeating rifle by a brigade as well as Confederate General Pat Cleburne's Whitworth Sharpshooters first time in battle. Not to be forgotten, Confederate Gen. Wheelers famous leap into the flood swollen Duck River just to name a few. Middle Tennessee was the bread basket for not only the Army of Tennessee but tons of beef where shipped out daily to feed the army of Northern Va. and all points south. When Bragg lost Tennessee he lost the war in the west.
And since it took place at the same time as Gettysburg and Vicksburg it got very little press even when it happened.
President Lincoln said of the campaign "It's the most brilliant piece of strategy that i know of".
This book is without a doubt the best and most complete look at this seldom remembered campaign. The latest in a series of books by
author / historian Dr. Michael R. Bradley
TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN
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DRUMMER BOYS
"DRUMMER BOYS OF THE CIVIL WAR". A GREAT LITTLE BOOK THAT TAKES A LOOK AT THE YOUNGEST TROOPERS OF THE WAR.
STORIES OF COURAGE AND HARDSHIPS. GREAT READING FOR ANY YOUNGSTER INTERESTED IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES.
DRUMMER BOYS
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UNION ARMY UNIFORMS AT GETTYSBURG
"Union Army Uniforms at Gettysburg".
From the outrageous uniforms of General custer to the flamboyant zouaves.
And everything in between. Lots of great photos of surviving uniforms and tons of info! A great look at a huge cross section of Union uniforms.
UNIFORMS AT GETTYSBURG
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WARNER CIVIL WAR CARBINES
"WARNER'S CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINES".
This book is a must for the carbine collector and those interested in ordinance of the Civil War. For the first time here is a detailed look at one of America's lesser known firearms companies and one of the most attractive carbines provided to the Union cavalry units during the War Between The States.
Containing never before published photos and detailed facts about the carbine and its inventor.
WARNER CIVIL WAR CARBINES
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STATE SOVEREIGNTY
Here's a chance for you to get a great deal on a almost unknown book by Confederate President Jefferson Davis called "State Sovereignty". a look at the Confederate Constitution and the rise and fall of the Confederacy. If your a serious student of the War Between the States this is must have for your library. Its a rare chance to glimpse the mind set behind the forming of the C.S.A.
STATE SOVEREIGNTY
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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE C.S.A.
Written by
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS C.S.A.
This is a beautifully hard bound 500 page book written by President Jefferson Davis in 1890. This is the first time that it has been in print since!!!!! It covers everything you can think of relating to the war. From the cause to the end of the armed resistance.
President Davis says " My object in this work has been to prove by historical authority that each of the states, as sovereign parties to the compact of Union , had the reserved power to secede from it whenever it was found not to answer the ends for which it was established".
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE C.S.A.
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