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NEW! Rifles of Colonial America, Volume 2, Revised 2nd Edition
This is our enhanced and expanded edition of George Shumway's extensive photographic study of American longrifles made in the colonial period, the Revolutionary period, and the post-Revolutionary years before the Federal period. All 63 rifles from the 1st edition, plus 10 more previously unpublished examples, are presented with all important dimensions and an average of 12 detailed photographs of each. In addition to the revised and expanded descriptions, the complex subject of the evolution of the baroque and rococo art that adorns these uniquely American treasures is also discussed.

CCTP & Shumway Publisher have combined resources to produce this edition, adding full color photographs of 40 of the rifles for enhanced quality and detail. Where color photographs were not available, the black & white originals were re-scanned from the original negatives and enhanced. Where available, new research has been added, along with 10 previously unpublished rifles. New information was supplied by co-author Robert P. Lienemann along with several other well-known collectors and expert researchers of these rifles.

When George Shumway published his monumental, two-volume Rifles of Colonial America in 1980, his goal was that the books would encourage further research and bring to light additional early rifles. This new edition has done just that, with over 350 pages and more than 800 photos & illustrations (over 400 in full color), all printed on high quality paper! Hard Cover, 9" x 12" format, with Dust Jacket.

$135.00

18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments
What is an early American historical “Reenactment”?

In this article, we focus on historical reenactors of early American eras as those are the ones whose participants that Crazy Crow Trading Post supplies. In roughly chronilogical order, these eras include Voyageur Rendezvous, Colonial Civilian Reenactors, French and Indian War, American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mountain Man Fur Trade Era, Frontiersmen, Longhunters & Trekkers, Seminole Wars, Texas Revolution, and the American Civil War.

A typical "reenactment" takes place over a one to three-day period, usually over a weekend (folks have real jobs). Reenactors gather and set up an encampment, using reproductions of tents, cooking equipment and camping gear from the period they represent. Each day of the reenactment, you can visit the encampment, talk with the reenactors and watch demonstrations of everything from open-fire cooking to tomahawk and knife throwing. You can learn to dance or listen to musical performances. You can also shop at a reenactment in a special area called the “sutlers’ camp.” Here you’ll find all kinds of items related to reenacting – everything from swords to tents to hand-sewn dresses.

In America, modern reenacting is thought to have begun during the 1961–1965 Civil War Centennial commemorations. Reenacting grew in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, due in large part to the success of the 125th Anniversary reenactment near the original Manassas battlefield, which was attended by more than 6,000 reenactors.

Many cottage industries have sprung up to provide not only the materials but also the finished product for use by reenactors. Uniforms and clothing made of hand woven, natural dyed materials are sewn by hand or machine using the sartorial techniques of the period portrayed. Crazy Crow Trading Post has developed and manufactured many of these products and accortrements. Detailed attention to authenticity in design and construction is given equally as well to headgear, footwear, eyewear, camp gear, accoutrements, military equipment, weapons and so on. These items provide the participant a realistic experience in the use of materials, tailoring and manufacturing techniques that are as close to authentic as possible.

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Sale Ends December 31, 2023
It's not too early to get ready for the holidays. Take advantage of great deals during our November - December Crow Calls Sale! SAVE 10%-20% on popular powwow, rendezvous, historic reenactor, bead & leather crafter supplies. Even though powwow, rendezvous & historic reenactment "season" is over, there are still plenty of events going on and Crazy Crow is putting many popular items on sale! This is a great time to save on great holiday gifts to gear up for the new year. This sale offers many popular items for Native American and historic reenactor outfits, such as: Fan and Feather Cases, White Garment Buckskin, Elk Robes, Embroidered Cashmere Wraps, Imported Beadwork, Beading Kits, Strung Fluffs, Eagle's View Patterns, Flute Kits, Horn Drinking Cups, Carbon Steel Knife Blades and much more.

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