American History, Civil War Weaponry, Slavery

Throughout early American history, slavery weighed heavily on the hearts and minds of the infant nation’s people. Slavery was a complex issue, and few were indifferent to its implications. In the South, slaves were crucial to the agricultural economy. The Northern states were focused on industry and had been settled in some cases by more progressive people and organizations. Presidents and senators had staved off the conflict many times. Territories often became states two at a time, to maintain the balance between free and slave states in the Senate, and a series of slave law compromises were made.

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Civil War Accoutrements

During the Civil War, the first real repeating guns became freely available, and the so called ‘machine guns, or rapid fire guns were first used in battle. It is these new weapons that are the target for the collectors. Sabers, hand guns, muskets rifles and carbines are all in demand, and when that demand is unable to be met by the dwindling number of items that are not in museums, it is fulfilled by replicas that are indistinguishable from the originals.

Personal items such as belts, buckles, watches and the like, are also popular, though it is the weapons that most collectors look for. Those involved in reenactments have different priorities to collectors, since their first objective is to be as authentic as possible with respect to all aspects of uniform and accessories. Union and Confederate uniforms are much sought after and the accoutrements such as eating utensils, flasks and canteens, and hats, buttons and badges are popular, especially with the enactors.

Learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles around Civil War Reenactments, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as Union mess plates, Confederate cuff links CSA and Civil War pistols.

Significance Sparks Civil War Reenactments Civil War Collectibles

The aftermath of the Civil War was significant, not only with respect to freedom from slavery, but also in its economic significance to the Southern states. Destruction was widespread, and the loss of so much of the youth of a relatively small area had profound effects on its ability to recover. The social consequences of the freedom of slaves were also significant, and it is little wonder that this relatively modern period in American history fascinates so many.

The fact is, that America does not have a long history, and an event of the importance of the Civil war is bound to be considered of consequence to many people. This is exemplified in the reenactment of the battles of the war, not only in the USA and Canada, but also in Britain and other European countries. Those who are involved in these replays of most of the great battles also have a demand for Civil War collectibles and replicas of all kinds.

You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a Union blue kepi, Confederate pistols and Civil War swords.