1st New Mexico Volunteer Infantry
"Kit Carson's Own"
Unit Equipment and Sutlers List
1st New Mexico Volunteers Clothing and Equipment List
Our group does not expect new recruits to purchase this entire list – and at first glance it looks quite overwhelming. We can supply most, but not all, of the items on this list, and we will – for a while. At some point you will be expected to supply everything yourself. Remember, the rule is first come first served. If you’re borrowing equipment, you might end up with pants that don’t fit as well as you want, or no shoes, or no firearm.
Clothes:
Leather Gear: Bayonet Scabbard (matched to the bayonet), Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Sling, Cartridge Box Plate (eagle), Waist Belt, Waist Belt Plate, Cap Pouch
Miscellaneous: Canteen (Tin or Stainless Steel), Haversack, Tin Plate, Knife, Fork & Spoon, Tin Cup, Knapsack, Blankets, Poncho
Rifle and Bayonet: Model 1842 Springfield Smoothbore Musket, or: Model 1861 Springfield Rifled Musket, or: Model 1858 Enfield Rifled Musket, Bayonet (matched to the rifle)
RECOMMENDED ORDER OF PURCHASE:
We recommend that you first purchase items of a personal nature or those hard to fit items, (size 13 shoes or 52 waist pants!)
First tier: Forage cap, shoes (brogans), canteen, haversack, tin cup, plate fork and spoon.
Second tier: Sack Coat, Shirt and Pants.
Third tier: Leather Gear (Cartridge Box, with Plate, Cartridge Box Sling with Plate, Waist Belt & Plate and Cap Pouch
Fourth tier: Rifle, Bayonet and Bayonet Scabbard
Finally: What ever meets your needs as a reenactor. There is a myriad of “stuff” from ponchos to keep you dry, housewives to sew your clothes, (no, it’s not what you’re thinking it is), cleaning kits for your muskets, play money, or playing cards!
Sutlers List
The following list of sutlers is from Private Michael Garrett. This list is not all inclusive and there are many, many good sutlers out there. I’ll be updating the list to include other's the company has used.
(Remember - prices may have changed since this list was created)
C & C Sutlery
( www.ccsutlery.com )
(208) 398-7279
Quality of work:
Very Good
Historical accuracy:
Very Good
Delivery:
Typical 6 weeks for any order.
Bummer (Specify bummer NOT
Kepi)
Cap Box US Regulation Black LG-01 $14.95
Infantry Cartridge Box, Black LG-07 $49.95
(Comes with sling)
US Smooth Side Canteen, Light Blue Cover
TI-02 $37.95 (Correct for early war)
Tin Mess Plate TI-12 $3.95
US Tarred Haversack CAM-01 $24.95
Total $376.20
Frazer Brother Sutlers (www.frazerbrothers.com)
Gay Frazer runs this outfit and she has got to be one of the nicest ladies in the world!
214-696-1865
Quality of work
Very Good
Historical accuracy
Very Good
Delivery: Excellent
Dixie Gun Works
– (www.dixiegunworks.com)
1-800-238-6785
Quality of work
Very Good
Historical accuracy
Very Good
Delivery:
Excellent – Can ship 2 day air for some items
Supplier of Weapons and Gun Parts and some
uniform items
Dixie 1861 Springfield Rifled Musket –
Special Price $425
Fall Creek
Sutler - (http://fcsutler.com)
(765) 482-1861
Quality of work
Good
Historical accuracy
Good
Delivery
Depends on order.
Description Product Code Price Each Comments
Bummer N/A $32.50 (Matches 1st NM better).
Nipple Pick N/A $1.00
Total $33.50
Blockade Runner
(www.blockaderunner.com)
(931) 389-6294
Quality of work
Adequate = Work is a little unfinished (no
varnish, untanned leather, etc).
Historical accuracy
Good
Delivery
As fast as one week. Depends on order.
Description Product Code Price Each Comments
1861 Springfield Rifle (Euro Arms) 002R
$465.00 Armi Sport muskets are a little less money.
1861 Springfield Bayonet with Scabbard 061-A
$39.95
Gun Sling, Leather 010-A $15.95
Gun Sock, Canvas 006-A $9.95
Bore Cleaning Brushes, 3 #014-A $8.50 .58
Caliber
Tompion #023-A $2.00
Nipple Wrench #005-A $11.95 Reproduction of
original type.
Brass Eagle Breast Plate #266 $5.95
Brass Bugle Insignia #234 $2.50
Brass Company Letter "A" #232 $1.50
Tin Cup, Large #291 $6.95
Fork, Wood Handle #667 $4.95
Knife, Wood Handle #668 $4.95
Spoon #669 $3.95
Total $584.05
Mercury
Sutler (
www.mercurysutler.com )
(936) 327-3707
Quality of work
Good
Historical accuracy
Good
Delivery
Depends on order.
Description Product Code Price Each
Brass US Plate for Cartridge Box BL06 $6.95
Eye Glasses HP59 $25.00
Total $31.95
Upper Mississippi Valley
Mercantile Company (http://www.umvmco.com)
(563) 322-0896
Quality of work:
Very Good
Historical accuracy:
Very Good
Delivery
Depends on order
Note: These folks have anything and
everything a reenactor might need, and they are the nicest folks around!