M1876 "blue stripe" blankets

Pitspitr · February 26, 2008, 06:36:30 AM

Fort McKavett SHS in Texas is having some M1876 "blue stripe" blankets made, they will be correct size, color, weight etc. As high a museum quality as can be, but the compnay needs an order of 50 to set up production and the cost would be between $115-$145. Any IWP reenactors who might be interested, should e-mail the Curator fortmckavettdragoon@yahoo.com

Deadeye Don · March 22, 2008, 06:50:02 AM

I just emailed them. Have you heard anything more about the project? Regards. Deadeye.

Deadeye Don · March 22, 2008, 11:40:35 AM

Unfortunately, I just got word that there are only 2 people interested in having these made. He needs 50 by June. Looks like we might be looking to the Pakistanis for these also.

Pitspitr · April 16, 2008, 06:13:48 AM

Don Check out Dr. Bob's post http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,20164.0.html

Deadeye Don · April 16, 2008, 06:25:36 AM

Quote from: Pitspitr on April 16, 2008, 06:13:48 AM
Don Check out Dr. Bob's post http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,20164.0.html

I have put my name in with Dr. Bob for one blanket. Thanks.

Steel Horse Bailey · April 16, 2008, 07:16:08 AM

I've got a couple gen-u-wine old Army OD blankets you can borrow if you're cold, Don.

I'd LOVE to have one of those blankets as made in Pitspitr's post OR Dr. Bob's, but I'm going to have to settle for FCS's (un)Civil War types. They certainly WERE used during the Indian Wars era (like other Government Issue equipment) until stocks were depleted.

Heck - you could have quite a collection if you only had the various blanket representations that were used back then. I saw at LEAST 4 different types of Modern blankets during my Army days. And that doesn't count Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard types.

Deadeye Don · April 16, 2008, 08:08:52 AM

Jeff, Thanks for the offer pard. It has been too damn cold this winter/spring!!

Steel Horse Bailey · April 16, 2008, 09:44:57 AM

Too wet, too!

Texas Lawdog · April 16, 2008, 05:50:26 PM

I've got some gray wool blankets from the Italian Army.

Steel Horse Bailey · April 16, 2008, 07:52:15 PM

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on April 16, 2008, 05:50:26 PM
I've got some gray wool blankets from the Italian Army.

Sportsman's Guide? They have some interesting goodies - I could spend a LOT buying from them ... more than I already have!

Deadeye Don · April 17, 2008, 06:10:20 AM

Quote from: Steel Horse Bailey on April 16, 2008, 07:52:15 PM

Sportsman's Guide? They have some interesting goodies - I could spend a LOT buying from them ... more than I already have!

I let my membership lapse with them. After ammo prices went up, I find I can buy from other vendors cheaper including the club discount.

FTrooper · December 27, 2008, 01:18:15 PM

WE HAVE PROGRESS (after almost a year). Samples have been made and are being revised. The plan is to offer both the M1876 (grey with blue stripes) and the M1885 (medium blue with dark blue stripes for the Span Am guys!!!). These will be 100% wool, very tightly woven with the block "US" stamped on them! Sadly though the cost will be about $250 each (about what youpay for a good point blanket now). These will be made by a man who is the authority in pre-civil war blankets and his items are in the hands of museums and the most picky of the hardcore living history types! Those who are interested can contact me at: F_Trooper@yahoo.com and I will try to put you on an "UPDATES" list. Currently the samples have been forwarded to a well noted Indian War's historian for final tweeking!

Chris Fischer
Fort McKavett State Historic Site