Not sure if this is the right section to ask in, but I have been reading some accounts of units like the 43rd Virginia (Mosby) and Quantrill/Andersons groups. One stated that from 6 dead soldiers the Union boys collected 30 revolvers, so around 5 apiece. My guess is they carried so many to avoid reloading during the short, quick firefights they got into? How did they carry so many revolvers? Were there different holsters, just stuck in their belts, or a combination?
Also, I came across a picture of a Kentucky trooper with what looks like a cross draw full flap worn at an angle just to the left of the belt buckle, with the but pointing towards the right. I thought the standard was but forward, worn on the right hip for a left hand draw? Did this change as revolvers replaced swords as the weapon of choice?
Also, I came across a picture of a Kentucky trooper with what looks like a cross draw full flap worn at an angle just to the left of the belt buckle, with the but pointing towards the right. I thought the standard was but forward, worn on the right hip for a left hand draw? Did this change as revolvers replaced swords as the weapon of choice?