Hello,
I am getting into kilt wearing for reenactment. I'm doing the 42nd during the French and Indian War, aka 7 Year's War. I've got a tomahawk, and I've ordered a Murdoch pistol so I've got a decent start. Dirks are everywhere, I'm not worried about finding a suitable one of those.


Muskets are historically limited to down to a few possible models but I am 99% sure which one I'm going with, barring a great deal on a used one or something.

What I'm really interested in getting opinions on are swords and drums. Being as that this is the weapons forum I'll stick to swords for now. There are two surviving army issue swords from this unit from the 1750's era. Does anyone know of someone selling them? The basket hilts are distinctive and so far all i can find are copies of fancier officers swords and other unique types. I can get one that is "close enough" but if anyone knows of a vendor that is currently producing the right sword I'd love to know.

Thanks!