The carbine should ship out to me today. It is possible that I will have it by the weekend. I'll post some pictures if anyone is insterested...it is only a repro.
The seller is a re-enactor, and to encourage me, he has thrown in a McKeever box. This gentleman has been a pleasure to deal with...
Now...I just need a uniform of sorts, and some more accoutrements.
Would an 1870's or 1880's artillery man have been issued a trapdoor carbine, or were they reserved for the cavalry?
Any recommendations for reference books on uniforms and small arms? I have but one on the subject, though it is a good documented source, I'd like some more.