HAVERSACKS & KNAPSACKS

UNION, CONFEDERATE 
& PRE WAR

A WORD ABOUT THE PAINT WE USE……….. ON OUR HAVERSACKS, KNAPSACKS, AND GROUND SHEETS

Trans Mississippi Depot Company only uses period type paints that are totally safe for the customers.

Using our knowledge of period paints from our research archive of period recipes, we mix our own paint for purposes of period accuracy…… to give you the safest and most accurate coating on your items available in the hobby today.

 We do not use Latex Paint like some other makers. Don’t be fooled by a shoddy paint job on your items.

We offer both Museum Grade and Campaign Grade Haversacks and Knapsacks.

 MUSEUM QUALITY items are made to the highest standards of authenticity, ensuring that ALL the interior work of the item is totally accurate. Even though you don’t see the work, you know it’s there. It gives you true confidence when saying to yourself, “I am wearing a historically correct and accurate item!”

Paying attention to the details is also extremely important. While some of my competitors cut corners with hidden machine seams that aren’t historically accurate, then calling their items “correct” is a disservice to you, the customer.

CAMPAIGN GRADE items are made with the interior seams period machine sewn to offer a more affordable and economic option. 

HAVERSACKS

All Haversacks are made as per the original they are copied from.

Please Note the haversacks I make have correct strap lengths varying from 43-50 inches (Depending on the original). Each haversack is sewn according to the original copied, either totally hand sewn or partially period machine sewn.

NOTE! If you need a longer strap, Please contact me, I am happy to accommodate you at no extra charge.

PRE WAR MILITIA

MH1 Pre War “Mexican War” Era 3 Button Haversack, Hand Sewn (1833-1861)

The Mexican War Haversack was in use by the army from the 1830’s until 1851 when it was replaced by a new painted cloth haversack. It is approximately 12”x 12” with a scalloped 3 button flap secures by 3 pewter buttons. The bag is made of cotton drill

 
MUSEUM QUALITY 100% Hand Sewn ………………………….$65.

 
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NEW BATCH!!!

USH3 U.S. M1851 New York Depot Haversack, Almost Completely Machine Sewn as Per The Original. Inspector Marked. With interior bag (1862-1872)

Issued through the New York Depot in 1862, This haversack is 10 ½”tall x 13” wide with a 3” wide bottom gusset, and is mostly Period Machine sewn (Per the 1851 Rolling Hook Mechanism).

USH4 U.S. State issue “Ohio” Blue Line Duck Haversack (1861-65)

The “blue line” gets its name from the blue thread that runs along the selvage edge of the duck used in the flap of the haversack. It was made by various states for their volunteers. This bag is entirely period machine sewn per the Pat 1851 Wilson rolling hook mechanism the bag is un unpainted and is aprox. 10 ½” X 10”, it comes with Inspectors stamp on the flap……………………………..….$35.

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KNAPSACKS

ALL the Knapsacks I make are copied from Originals in all details down to the paint and stitching. True Museum Quality that will last.

A WORD ABOUT THE PAINT WE USE……….. ON OUR HAVERSACKS, KNAPSACKS, AND GROUND SHEETS

Trans Mississippi Depot Company only uses period type paints that are totally safe for the customers.

Using our knowledge of period paints from our research archive of period recipes, we mix our own paint for purposes of period accuracy…… to give you the safest and most accurate coating on your items available in the hobby today.

 We do not use Latex Paint like some other makers. Don’t be fooled by a shoddy paint job on your items.