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Civil War Links
I have included the below links because they represent some of the best Civil War related web sites that exist today. Non-Civil War links, books relating to Sharps rifles/carbines, cavalry and Civil War can be found below. I trust you will find something of interest on this page.
Civil War in Miniature A site that is easy to navigate, informative and entertaining. Test your knowledge on the War between the States with the many quizes and trivia questions offered here.
Civil War Minutes Commercial site for a four volume set well worth the asking price.
Sharps carbine Link to a segment in one of the above volumes showing how a Sharps is loaded and fired.
Civl War 101 A great site to start any American Civil War research and authored by a 6th & 8th grade US History teacher.
"Soldiers in the Attic" If you have a Civil War sailor or soldier you wish to research, this site will provide you with information at a very fair price.
Guild Press of Indiana Among their many historical products for sale is a real gem named "The Civil War CD-Rom. This disc includes the "Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Dyer's "A Compendium of the War of the rebellion" and Fox's "Regimental Losses in the American Civil War."
Robert Pierce A narrative from a member of Co. G, 13th NY Infantry, well worth the read.
Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System A National Park Service web site that allows you to look up soldiers, sailors, regiments, prisoners, cemeteries, battles, medals and parks. There are three other sections on this site with titles of "Preserve", "Exhibits" and "History".
Bents Cookie Factory This company made hardtack for union sailors and soldiers during the war and still makes it today for the curious or Civil War reenactor.
9th Georgia Infantry A fascinating tribute site dedicated to the soldiers that served in the 9th Georgia Infantry Regiment. Complete with a list of engagements and battles, personal accounts, soldier letters, photographs, tips for those researching Georgia soldiers and more.
Save New York's Flags. New York's Civil War Flags are in need of preservation. Find out how you can help.
Po' Boys Civil War This is a fine tribute site to the 7th Mississippi Infantry Regiment and in particular, Pvt. John F. Roberts of that regiment. This site also contains information on the 44th Mississippi Infantry regiment and Army of the Tennessee.
Bob Heffner's Civil War News Cards Home Page. This site is dedicated to those trading cards which proliferated the market in the early 1960's and their creators. I collected these cards as a youth while living in Gettysburg and Bob's site brought back a flood of happy memories collecting and trading these cards with dear friends. Lots of information here so be prepared to make several trips to enjoy it all.
8th Georgia Infantry. Another well done tribute site dedicated to William J. Andrews who received a wound during the war while serving in the 8th Georgia Infantry.
Capital District Civil War Round Table, Albany, N.Y. A dedicated group of historians heavily involved in Civil War preservation issues throughout the country, including the preservation of New York State's Civil War Battleflags. A wonderful and extremely informative web site containing many local and national Civil War links with stories of member participation.
The Civil War Slide Show. Contains a slide show of 126 Civil War photographs, many seldom seen which is very refreshing. There are no captions for these photographs so quiz yourself on how many you can name.
Civil War Screen Savers from Hesed Interactive. This site contains several screen savers for sale of union and confederate themes complete with appropriate and traditional music. Trial versions are available for your viewing pleasure. Hesed Interactive also offers free Civil War Greeting Cards that you create using their screen shots and music files. These are fun to create and send to your friends.
Historic Tree Nursery. Why just buy any tree, when you can....buy a Historic tree like a Andersonville Southern Magnolia, Antietam (Burnside Bridge) Sycamore, Appomattox Court House Honey Locust, Chickamauga Willow Oak, Kennesaw Mountain Southern Red Oak, Shiloh Silver Maple, Pickett's Charge Black Walnut or a Manassas Horsechestnut.
Caldwell & Company Civil War Antiques. I have placed several orders through this company and the customer service is outstanding. A partial listing of the antiques offered for sale include canteens, cdv's, daguerreotypes, leather goods, long arms and swords. Books offered range from rare first editions to reprints and cover most aspects of American history. If you enjoy fair prices, fast delivery times and like to be treated as the only customer, then give this company a look see.
7th New York Cavalry (1st New York Mounted Rifles). This web site is unique in that these mounted reenactors have their present day headquarters located at Endview Plantation, actual ground used by the unit they portray. This site has some interesting historical content on the 7th with more promised in the near future. If you are looking to join a superb cavalry reenactment group, check out this site. The 7th New York Cavalry is looking for good used 1859 McClellan Saddles and reproduction Sharps Carbines.
The Civil War News
The Civil War News is the only publication giving extensive coverage of preservation issues affecting Civil War sites. Every issue includes coming events, book reviews, letters, researcher's needs, reenactment photos, news, features and columns on collecting, firearms, images and preservation PLUS hundreds of display and classified ads for everything from books, artifacts, research, recruiting and B&Bs to reenactor supplies, events, art and videos.
And Then A.P. Hill Came Up A very fine tribute site dedicated to Confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill.
Springfield Research Service Check here to see if your Sharps carbine or rifle serial number is listed in their data base. This site contains many US martial weapons so check the serial numbers of your Garands, 03 rifles, Trapdoors and Colt handguns just to name a few.
The Gravestone Collection This is a web site listing soldier gravesites of the Civil War. Soldiers are listed by regiment or state through cemetery codes. This is one ambitious and worthwhile project and I tip my kepi to Randy.
Sleepy Hollow of Gettysburg Candlelight Ghost TourAre you going to Gettysburg, Pa.? No trip to Gettysburg can be considered complete until you take part in a walking ghost tour. Talkingrelics recommend Sleepy Hollow of Gettysburg Candlelight Ghost Tour. Visit their web site, read the reviews and book a tour. I'm certain you will tell all your friends about the night you walked the streets of Gettysburg!!
Sister regiments of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps
1st Vermont Cavalry The 1st Vermont drove the 22nd from their tents during a snowball fight winter of '64-'65.
8th New York Cavalry The 8th New York also hailed from Rochester, New York. The 8th New York joined the 22nd during a snowball fight and together they drove the 1st Vermont out of the 22nd's camp, but not before Major French was captured and had his coat buttons and officer straps cut from his uniform by the Green Mountain State boys.
3rd Indiana Cavalry The Right Wing (Battalion) of the 3rd Indiana consisting of Companies A, B, C, D, E and F brigaded with the 22nd New York to form Chapman's/Well's Brigade.
3rd Indiana Cavalry "A Tribute in Honor of: The men of the Third Indiana Cavalry" titles this site. Site presently contains complete rosters with more information promised. The author states that "This unit was somewhat unique in that it was never deployed as a complete regiment. Six companies fought in the eastern theater. Four in the west. Two companies, formed after the original 10, performed provost duty within Indiana for almost a year and were then assigned to the western battalion. Since the regiment was split east and west, it fought in nearly every major engagement of the Civil War."
1st New Hampshire Cavalry A Civil War reenactment group's web site containing history of the 1st New Hampshire. In March 1865, the 1st N.H. was consolidated into the 22nd N.Y. forming the Consolidated 22nd N.Y. Cav.
Non-Civil War Links
CMP Civilian Marksmanship Program
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) promotes firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens with special emphasis on youth.
The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and associations that covers every state in the US. The clubs and associations offer firearms safety training and marksmanship courses.
Visit the CMP and discover how to purchase M1 Garand, Model 1903, 1903A3 & 1917 rifles.
House of Karlina The premiere web site for information on the Swedish Mauser. Marvel at the outstanding photography while learning all there is to know about the best Mauser rifle ever made...so some say.
Pettson's Swedish Military Rolling Block Rifles My second passion after Mauser rifles would have to be single shot rifles and I just love these Swedish Rolling Blocks. This site is an incredible source of information for these rifles. This is Pettsons' web site from Sweden, the first paragraph is in Swedish but from that point on the text is in English.
Gevär m/67 (Swede Model 1867 Rolling Block Rifle) Mats Perssons' web page on the Model 1867 Remington Rolling Block is a must to
check out. This site compliments the Pettson site very well. This page is just
one of many to be found in Mats excellent site on Swedish weapons. Take a
look.
Swedish Rolling Block Rifles
The Dutchman of House of Karlina fame has several informative pages on these fine rifles. Includes a step by step guide to forming cases for the 12.7x44R from .348 Winchester or .50 Alaskan cases. The site also includes some loading data for the 8x58R cartridge. A very nice companion site that compliments the above two sites on rolling blocks.
Kebco LLC
Kebco LLC has Swedish rolling block rifles for sale. You'll find Remington and Carl Gustaf rolling block rifles in original military configuration or sporterized in Sweden. My last two rolling block rifles came from
Kebco LLC and eight (updated 11-17-05) personal friends of mine have also purchased rolling blocks from here. Quality European Mauser sporting rifles or shotguns can also be found listed for sale. You will find Ken from Kebco LLC to be one of the nicest people you have ever dealt with. I urge you to visit his site and if you purchase from him, please tell him that Theoxrojo sent you.
Gunboards Forums, for Collectors by Collectors.
Gunboards provides forums to discuss and research antique or present day military and civillian weapons. The owner of Gunboards has just co-authored a book titled Finland at War 1939 - 45 be sure to check out this informative book on a subject little known or understood except by Finn historians
Custom Cast Bullets This is where I buy my cast bullets. I have used bullets from 6.5 mm to .50 caliber and have been most pleased with quality, price and service. I use his .511 offerings in my Swede 12.7mm bore rolling blocks with great success. If you don't see what you want from the web site, ask Wayne, chances are he has it. Tell him Theoxrojo sent you.
Gardners Cache`
I have heard enough good reports on these cast bullets that I had to order some. I understand the .30 cal. 190 & 210 grains, .303 British and 8mm cast bullets are very accurate.
Check out the web site, I bet you'll be ordering also.
NM Gun Collector Software If you have a firearm collection of one or hundreds...you NEED this program. I used the free trial version and was impressed enough to buy the full fledge program. I have tried other programs but none come close to the features offered by NM Collector. The cost is quite reasonable and the author is available for support. I guarantee you will like this program and tell your friends about it. Tell Clay that Theoxrojo sent you.
Wyoming Web Design An awesome source for free and affordable HTML/Flash website templates.
Books
"The Burning: Sheridan's Devastation of the Shenandoah Valley" by John L. Heatwole. This is without a doubt the best Civil War book I have bought in some time. Mr. Heatwole has scoured the Valley for letters, diaries, oral histories and family archives to tell this story of destruction with amazing detail. Read this book and you will understand why Shenandoah Valley residents still say "Barn Burners" in the tone of voice they do to this day. According to the author's research, Charles Nelson's regiment with the Second Brigade, Third Division participated in the burning of barns, mills and other property in and around Staunton and then acted as Rear Guard for Custer's Third Division while the First Brigade wrecked havoc north from Harrisonburg to Cedar Creek. It seems that Rosser's Cavalry, fighting within sight of their burning homes and farms, gave Nelson and the Second Brigade as much trouble as they could handle and then some.
Destroy the Junction: Wilson-Kautz Raid Battle for the Staunton River Bridge by Captain Greg Eanes, USAFR
"Destroy The Junction" is a wonderful 222 page book. A worthy addition it is to "The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series" of books published by H.E. Howard, Inc of Lynchburg, VA. A study of minutia and passion, this body of work belongs on the reference shelf of every cavalry student of the civil war. Captain Eanes begins with General U.S. Grant's conception of destroying the railroads south of Richmond and Petersburg. He explains why this risk is crucial and how it may shorten the war. The reader is then taken on a grueling 500 mile ten day journey through enemy territory with General W.H.F. (Rooney) Lee's Rebel Cavalry Division following and engaging the Union troopers from day one. Eanes explains in detail each of the combat engagements to the delight of any tactician, explores how the citizenry of the region came together to repel the raiders and utilizes many first person accounts from slaves, citizens and soldiers from both sides. He concludes with not only the expected synopsis of the raid and participants but with an interesting Appendix titled "A Case Study In Warfighting". Truly an enjoyable, informative, make you feel like you were there type of book.
be sure to check out this informative book on a subject little known or understood except by Finn historians
: Wilson-Kautz Raid Battle for the Staunton River Bridge by Captain Greg Eanes, USAFR
