Need Help With Some Research

Jim McDougall · 8th January 2008, 09:43 PM

Hi Lew,
While I cannot presume to offer the more detailed assistance that I'm sure the British members here will be able to provide, I would suggest contacting the National Army Museum in London. They have not only one of the most comprehensive libraries on these matters, but an astounding archives and the people there are extremely helpful.
The Red Shirt Rebellion was an intriguing event that seems little known in the broader histories of these regions, but was indeed quite important in those times. I was once fortunate to meet a British brigadier who had participated in these events, and examine some of the weapons he acquired at the time. I think one of the pieces was a pesh but cannot be sure without looking at the photos not handy at the moment.

All best regards,
Jim

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8th January 2008, 09:43 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Hi Lew, While I cannot presume to offer the more detailed assistance that I'm sure the British members here will be able to provide, I would suggest contacting the National Army Museum in London. They have not only one of the most comprehensive libraries on these matters, but an astounding archives and the people there are extremely helpful. The Red Shirt Rebellion was an intriguing event that seems little known in the broader histories of these regions, but was indeed quite important in those times. I was once fortunate to meet a British brigadier who had participated in these events, and examine some of the weapons he acquired at the time. I think one of the pieces was a pesh but cannot be sure without looking at the photos not handy at the moment. All best regards, Jim