Just got my Pietta Smith Calvary Model yesterday. I wanted the Artilary model but the one I got was the only one offered on GB. So tell a Newbe guys how does the sling on the Calvary model work with the side bar and ring? I’ve seen pictures of reproduction slings and they look like belts with a metal clamp. Did they wear it like a belt around their waist while on a horse and clamp the sling onto the ring on the side bar?
The sling that was used went over the soldier's shoulder and the carbine was attached to the sling with the hook that was affixed to the sling.
Mike Santarelli 03635V, Adjutant
Member since 1979
Co. B, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, #229
National Inspector General
Small Arms Committee
I remember a leather horse collar device that the muzzle of the carbine would fit into. Without this leather collar the Carbine would flop around and hit both man and beast as the soldier rode from point A to point B. I had a Maynard with a well worn area near the muzzle rubbed by this collar. The rubbing and/or Nature caused noticeable pitting to the surface of the barrel through contact.
Harry in Pa.
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Here is the muzzle thimble, socket, boot; it has several names. It attaches to the harness.
Last edited by Muley Gil; 12-05-2020 at 01:26 PM.
Gil Davis Tercenio
# 3020V
34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
Great, great grandson of Cpl Elijah S Davis, Co I, 6th Alabama Inf CSA
Well done young fellow. Thanks
Harry in Pa
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Having been on Social Security for about 4 years now, I appreciate the "young fellow" comment!Originally Posted by Harry Gaul
By the way, the proper spelling is "cavalry." "Calvary" is where Christ died for our sins.
Last edited by Muley Gil; 12-05-2020 at 02:28 PM.
Gil Davis Tercenio
# 3020V
34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
Great, great grandson of Cpl Elijah S Davis, Co I, 6th Alabama Inf CSA
What you are going to need is a Gaylord Sling which GOES ACROSS THE SHOULDER. DGW sells the sling belt, but I don't know where you can get the roller snap hook that goes on it.
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/...+CARBINE+SLING
The Gaylord Sling is only practical when you are on horseback, You can't use the Gaylord sling when marching on foot, as the muzzle of your carbine will be dragging the ground.
I have one that was made in CT. $100 if interested
Lou Lou Lou Ruggiero
Tammany Regt-42nd NYVI
From my little museum. To be accurate the carbine sling buckle should be at the trooper's back.
Last edited by Dave Fox; 12-06-2020 at 03:01 PM.
I think his name was Tommy Johnson right off the bridge, his shop was in Richmond, Didn't he make and sell them. I have one and I believe that is who I bought it from.
Ron S.
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