Preparations for the GAF Muster

Major Matt Lewis · April 05, 2008, 05:38:57 PM

Looks like I am putting together a Geronimo Wars uniform together for the GAF Muster.

I spoke to the good folks at Quartermaster and they are building a new uniform for me. I have ordered an 1876 Officer's Blouse, and some 1884 Cavalry Trousers. I have talked with Carrico of Carrico's Leather and he is building me a Canvas Prairie Belt, and cartridge box. Not to mention a Carbine Sling and hook for carrying over the shoulder. I already have the 1881 Holster.

I will be visiting Dirty Billy's Hats in Gettysburg in July to take care of head wear and I hear that Missouri Boot and Shoe Company will be at a local reenactment to handle footwear in two weeks.

I have also found a "Piece de Resistance." An 1880 Army Hunting Knife that I bought today. I am attaching some pictures of the stuff I will have at the GAF Muster.

What are you coming as?

Major Matt Lewis · April 05, 2008, 06:00:41 PM

Here is a pic of the Trapdoor....

Major Matt Lewis · April 05, 2008, 06:34:54 PM

Coat & Trousers courtesy of the Quartermaster Shop

Major Matt Lewis · April 05, 2008, 06:38:46 PM

Belt, cartridge pouch and Carbine Sling Courtesy of Carrico's. He did all the leather for Geromino: An American Legend and a few other westerns....

Major Matt Lewis · April 05, 2008, 06:40:45 PM

The 1881 Holster, IW Water Canteen and Haversack courtesy of Coon Creek Old West. I am not going to post pictures of these, but It is my intent to make this the MOST authentic outfit I have put together.

Bristow Kid · April 05, 2008, 07:26:09 PM

Looks good cant wait to see the finished product at the Muster

Pitspitr · April 06, 2008, 03:23:11 PM

Quote from: Bristow Kid on April 05, 2008, 07:26:09 PM
Looks good cant wait to see the finished product at the Muster

Echo that!

I'm working on putting together a GAF Dress uniform.

Major Matt Lewis · April 16, 2008, 07:16:29 PM

Got my 1880 Army Hunting Knife in today and man, is it nice. The guy did a great job with it and it is 100% American made. Gotta love it....

Steel Horse Bailey · April 16, 2008, 07:50:05 PM

Quote from: Major Matt Lewis on April 16, 2008, 07:16:29 PM
Got my 1880 Army Hunting Knife in today and man, is it nice. The guy did a great job with it and it is 100% American made. Gotta love it....

Where'd ya find that beauty, Rich? It's new looking - from what I can see from the picture. Did the guy restore it? Or make a new one?

Either way, I look forward to examining it at the Muster!

Jeff "Steel Horse Bailey"

Major Matt Lewis · April 16, 2008, 08:16:42 PM

Bought it off of www.auctionarms.com from bigmick45...I will have to look up the website when I am not surfing on my phone....

Captain Lee Bishop · April 16, 2008, 10:12:38 PM

Quote from: Major Matt Lewis on April 16, 2008, 08:16:42 PM
Bought it off of www.auctionarms.com from bigmick45...I will have to look up the website when I am not surfing on my phone....

He has the same alias on ebay as well, and routinely offers the same knife there as well. I've toyed around with getting one until I found a repro medical corps knife for less than half the cost of the 1880 one, and it looks pretty much the same in the scabbard...

Lastcigar · April 26, 2008, 03:45:38 PM

Where did you get your huning knife? I have a knife but the scrabbard that I got with it is trash--its just leather with a leather loop for the belt attachment. Would love to find an authentic one.
LastCigar

Major Matt Lewis · April 26, 2008, 03:57:40 PM

Mel,

I got it off of www.auctionarms.com. The vendor was bigmick45. If you do a Google on Army 1880 Hunting knife you will turn something up.