William Walker's weapons

Jim McDougall · 18th June 2015, 03:58 AM

No problem! I wanted to mention that often the magazine "Strategy & Tactics" might be a good source for these kinds of unusual topics, and while often keyed to military historians......a keen source for the war gaming enthusiasts.
The material often in these articles (back issues) might provide the kind of data required for scholarly projects

KraVseR · 18th June 2015, 02:32 PM

I understand that this is not a forum about uniforms, but I don't know any else forums, where me can help.
I have a question about the uniforms of soldiers Walker. William himself was wearing the uniform of a black or dark blue. In this uniform were dressed and others filibusters in various scenes. Perhaps this form has some name? And how you think this form was worn by all filibusters or only the higher ranks of the army of Walker? And this soldiers in white dress - its Costa Rican army or filibusters?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...res_Castro.jpg

Jim McDougall · 18th June 2015, 09:05 PM

This is a most interesting topic, and as I note, most esoteric. With this being the case, your knowledge of William Walker and events pertaining to him suggests you have already accomplished research on the subject. Even the photos you show here are not readily found in most historical material.

It seems to me that the publication I mentioned would have this material in their back issues, and again, they are keyed toward war game enthusiasts, as you may already know. Another source which provides such information pertaining to uniforms and weaponry would be the well known Osprey publications which I am sure you are familiar with.

Despite the fact that we sometimes cover Spanish colonial and Central American weaponry, the subject matter here and as you note the uniforms etc. is indeed outside the scope of our forums. Also, the war game enterprise is not something we are involved in here.

It does seem that as I research weaponry on line, it is virtually impossible to search without many responses listing re enactment groups; reproduction weapons and on line forums in accord with associated subject matter.
I regret not being of more assistance, but I would defer to continuing your online search using the William Walker name and events listed in the Wikipedia entries.

Best of luck,
Jim

18th June 2015, 02:32 PM	#2
KraVseR Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ukraine Posts: 128	I understand that this is not a forum about uniforms, but I don't know any else forums, where me can help. I have a question about the uniforms of soldiers Walker. William himself was wearing the uniform of a black or dark blue. In this uniform were dressed and others filibusters in various scenes. Perhaps this form has some name? And how you think this form was worn by all filibusters or only the higher ranks of the army of Walker? And this soldiers in white dress - its Costa Rican army or filibusters? https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...res_Castro.jpg Attached Images Last edited by KraVseR; 18th June 2015 at 04:59 PM.

18th June 2015, 03:58 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	No problem! I wanted to mention that often the magazine "Strategy & Tactics" might be a good source for these kinds of unusual topics, and while often keyed to military historians......a keen source for the war gaming enthusiasts. The material often in these articles (back issues) might provide the kind of data required for scholarly projects

18th June 2015, 09:05 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	This is a most interesting topic, and as I note, most esoteric. With this being the case, your knowledge of William Walker and events pertaining to him suggests you have already accomplished research on the subject. Even the photos you show here are not readily found in most historical material. It seems to me that the publication I mentioned would have this material in their back issues, and again, they are keyed toward war game enthusiasts, as you may already know. Another source which provides such information pertaining to uniforms and weaponry would be the well known Osprey publications which I am sure you are familiar with. Despite the fact that we sometimes cover Spanish colonial and Central American weaponry, the subject matter here and as you note the uniforms etc. is indeed outside the scope of our forums. Also, the war game enterprise is not something we are involved in here. It does seem that as I research weaponry on line, it is virtually impossible to search without many responses listing re enactment groups; reproduction weapons and on line forums in accord with associated subject matter. I regret not being of more assistance, but I would defer to continuing your online search using the William Walker name and events listed in the Wikipedia entries. Best of luck, Jim