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Rob FreemanWBR
05-08-2020, 08:37 PM
NO longer available at the Regimental QM, you can still get these "period" skirmish rain coats via eBay. Listed as "new" condition for $34.00


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mister-Antony-Glasgow-Scotland-Rain-Cape-w-Waterbury-Buttons-SC-Citadel-Nice/233098699770?hash=item3645c3e3fa:m:m5jb6Aen_YDAb4E tvMpp2Mw&var=532586255836 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mister-Antony-Glasgow-Scotland-Rain-Cape-w-Waterbury-Buttons-SC-Citadel-Nice/233098699770?hash=item3645c3e3fa:m:m5jb6Aen_YDAb4E tvMpp2Mw&var=532586255836)

RaiderANV
05-08-2020, 11:34 PM
I have one in black. Far better Quality Then what was sold at The quartermaster shop and they were good

jonk
05-08-2020, 11:57 PM
Good heads up. I wouldn't mind one. My frogg togg outfit is very waterproof for when it pours, but so often we get a misting rain that a nice raincoat would be a good option.

Rob FreemanWBR
05-10-2020, 02:05 PM
Good heads up. I wouldn't mind one. My frogg togg outfit is very waterproof for when it pours, but so often we get a misting rain that a nice raincoat would be a good option.

You're spot on Jonk - these period rain coats are a key staple to any skirmisher's Range Kit! Lightweight, low cost, easily rolled up so they do not take much space - and they help cut the wind and rain when needed. ey rank up there with poncho liners and jungle boots!

I'm still waiting for a response from the eBay sell to see if they will continue to get/sell these jackets for the foreseeable future. Unless I read it wrong on eBay, they currently have over 300 coats with brass Citadel buttons, and carry pouch in stock, for sale.

Looking at the manufacture's website, they do offer a black rain cape - and it is NICE. But it also comes at a higher cost and you have to order form Scotland...

Kurt Lacko 7862
05-10-2020, 07:17 PM
Thanks Rob for the heads up. I ordered one to replace the one I bought eons ago from RQ. They are already out of the following sizes:

40x48
44x48
46x48
50x52

Kurt

rgsheppard
05-11-2020, 06:52 PM
NO longer available at the Regimental QM, you can still get these "period" skirmish rain coats via eBay. Listed as "new" condition for $34.00


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mister-Antony-Glasgow-Scotland-Rain-Cape-w-Waterbury-Buttons-SC-Citadel-Nice/233098699770?hash=item3645c3e3fa:m:m5jb6Aen_YDAb4E tvMpp2Mw&var=532586255836 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mister-Antony-Glasgow-Scotland-Rain-Cape-w-Waterbury-Buttons-SC-Citadel-Nice/233098699770?hash=item3645c3e3fa:m:m5jb6Aen_YDAb4E tvMpp2Mw&var=532586255836)


The raincoat from Mister Anthony is excellent and the turnaround time is fast. His coats are made for bagpipers and are real good quality. I ordered directly through his website at: http://www.misterantony.co.uk/

Rob FreemanWBR
05-11-2020, 07:25 PM
This AM I received the below response from the eBay vendor who is selling the all-familiar "period" rain coats used for skirmishing.



Hi, Thanks so much for sharing with your group! I actually got these through the state of SC and they came from the Citadel.
So, I am afraid that I don't actually have a source for more of them. These are the last ones I have.



So... DON'T wait if you want/need one of these staples to your kit!


Perhaps if we have any Alums from the Citadel in the N-SSA, they could help to find a potential source of supply???

Lou Lou Lou
05-11-2020, 07:59 PM
I toyed with the idea of having my VMI raincoat copied in China

Harry Gaul
05-11-2020, 08:02 PM
I did not even hesitate.

I bought one.

TBDH.

Harry

03626v

Rob FreemanWBR
05-11-2020, 08:17 PM
I toyed with the idea of having my VMI raincoat copied in China

I have one of the "newer" Citadel Rain Capes, from three years ago when these were still sold by Reg QM.

Interesting to note it featured a Made in China label in the collar...

Inside the jacket it had another cloth label sewn inside which read:

Vision III
York, SC
803-684-9979


I tried calling the phone number, it's been disconnected.

Muley Gil
05-11-2020, 10:31 PM
Somewhere, I have a West Point rain coat that I bought over thirty years old. That being said, these are rain coats based on the great coat pattern and I don't believe they were available in the 1860s. Several of my teammates and I bought rain capes from South Union Mills and they are based on an actual cape from the War of Northern Aggression. These work quite well.

http://www.southunionmills.com/rain-cape-rubberized-cloth/

geezmo
05-12-2020, 08:04 AM
I toyed with the idea of having my VMI raincoat copied in China

Seriously?

Don't be insulted Lou, but I don't want anything made in China. Just because it's cheap doesn't make it a bargain.

Barry Selzner

Rebel Dave
05-12-2020, 11:29 AM
I have one of the West Point Raincoats also, had it at least 30 yrs. Used to come in handy when I was a skirmisher, on Duck Days.

On another note........look at the latest import from our great friend China.

Dave

noonanda
06-27-2020, 04:54 PM
This AM I received the below response from the eBay vendor who is selling the all-familiar "period" rain coats used for skirmishing.



Hi, Thanks so much for sharing with your group! I actually got these through the state of SC and they came from the Citadel.
So, I am afraid that I don't actually have a source for more of them. These are the last ones I have.



So... DON'T wait if you want/need one of these staples to your kit!


Perhaps if we have any Alums from the Citadel in the N-SSA, they could help to find a potential source of supply???

Bought one, superfast shipping. Now I just need to replace those pesky SC buttons with good Union eagles ;)