A Hole in the Vendor Realm (at least to me)

[john duffer]

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That makes my Haversack Depot bags more valuable, cool. :)

[coastaltrash]

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Andrew Martin with AKM Drygoods stepped up and started producing some REALLY nice US bags. If anyone needs one, I would recommend dropping him a line.

[GreencoatCross]

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I've been considering producing one or two styles of Federal haversacks but haven't had the time to fully develop them. One is a painted linen, all hand-sewn type without gusset and with riveted billet/strap and light-weight interior bag. The other is rubberized drill with silk trim on the flap, inserted welts, etc. that I feel is a private purchase variety. I didn't realize that there was such a shortage or a demand for Federal haversacks lately.

For those of you who are looking into getting a haversack from S&S, ask about his Federal-issue, English-made haversack. Tim purchased one (of two) at the Kurtz auction and is making a fine copy. They have a unique shape, size, and cast brass adjustment buckles on the strap. He showed me the exact same style of bag in one of his reference books dealing with British-made equipments of the 1850's.

[Soldat49thNY]

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Tim is still making them. I just received one last week and it is top notch.

Dan Wilkosz
49th NYVI

[PaulJ]

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It looks like the Haversack Depot website has now completely gone:-

http://www.haversackdepot.com/

Out of interest does anyone know if they have completey wound up? If so it's a real pity, I found Phil's customer service and speed of turnaround outstanding.

[PetePaolillo]

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While cruising around the various pages of vendors, I found that Haversack Depot is no longer producing Federal Haversacks (see here http://www.haversackdepot.com/ )

So, who is making good federal haversacks now besides Serio? With TMD gone, and now this source missing, it appears the only other source was He who shall not be named.

Although he is currently out of stock on them Bill Lomas over at EJ Thomas Mercantile carries fed issue haversacks made by August Fox. Maybe try contacting Bill and see what he says about them?

http://www.ejtmercantile.com/catalog/item/5196039/7305695.htm

Also another route is Andy Shogren of The SCAR. I believe he makes one with a correct paint recipe as well. Mine still smells of boiled lindseed and it almost a year old. Here are some pics of his below. I dont think he does it as a business but it won't hurt to ask him. If you are interested PM me and I will get in touch with him. He is not on the forums much.

[Matt Woodburn]

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Josh,

Contact Boyd through the OTB Forum. I agree his website doen't get updated much.

[Travelin Cornfed]

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Joe-

Phil is shut down for the immediate future and his website indicates that he's no longer making two of his federal EM's haversacks - even when he comes back online.

[Joe Walker]

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Phil Canvanaugh of the "Haversack Depot" has made some nice ones in the past. You might try him.


Joe Walker
Waco

[speedybri]

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Yes, I have one style leather officers haversack that I currently will do. Contact me for photos, if you like.
speedybri@comcast.net

Speedy

[3alabama]

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You can always ask Speedy at Corner Clothiers, he has made a few officer haversacks I believe.

[westcoastcampaigner]

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Bill, try Boyd Miles for painted cloth officer haversacks.

I tried contacting Boyd Miles via email about possibly having an officer's haversack made and haven't heard anything from him. Based on the fact that his website hasn't been updated since October 6, 2009 I think it's possible he may no longer be in business. Besides the guy from New Jersey and the ones S&S carries, is there anyone else out there that is making officer's haversacks? If not then there is a serious hole in that vendor realm.

Regards,

Josh Sawyer
Liberty Rifles

[D Harrelson]

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Try Boyd Miles for major angina.

D. Harrelson

[Ken]

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Pat,

Can't argue with you there, I've seen it to. You are right; some people should not attempt it. I made mine a few years back when you couldn't seem to find a good one for love nor money. Studied a couple of originals and used the Company Of Military Historians article on federal haversacks for dimensions, etc. Only then did I go at it and it came out real nice.

[AndrewGrim]

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I definitely fall into the leave it to “those more knowledgeable” category. Living on the West Coast I have rely on forum reviews of vendors.