M1846 Trousers for Mounted Rifles

    M1846 Mounted Trousers for Mounted Rifles: Trousers adopted for the Mounted Rifles in 1846 are Dark Blue wool with an extra layer of wool on the inseam for riding. Fly front design with Side Seam pockets. Cord tie in the back for adjustment. Pewter buttons are sewn on in the double front button pattern for use with our #1907 spenders.

    All Mounted Rifles enlisted ranks wore a 1-1/4” black wool stripe edged with yellow cord piping on either side of the stripe until 1851. All Mounted Rifles Officers wore a 1-1/2” black wool stripe edged with yellow cord piping on either side of the stripe.

    Trousers are left unhemmed so that you can finish them the length you want. Raw inseam length is 34 inches.

    Made in USA. Pants / Trouser Stripe is included in the base price of all M1846 Mounted Rifles trousers.

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    The drawers on your left side are what is offered on this page. These drawers come in two styles; short and long.

    The Long Drawers are for 1850s up until near the turn of the century. They are to approximately ankle length. These are offered with stirrups to hold the leg down, for an additional price.

    The Short Drawers are for the 1700s through the 1850 (pre Civil War), and for Mounted use up until near the turn of the century (1890s). They come to below your knees, which makes the good for use by horseman and cavalry. It allows for less bulk down your leg under your boot. Not shown is casing with ribbon ties, to hold pants down. The casing with ties is and additional charge. With the military theses Drawers / Long John Bottoms were private purchase.

     These are made in a white good weight cotton muslin, band waist band, with button up the front and a cut "V" in back for adjusting for comfort.

     Extra Measurements;  Length: For the short drawers from natural waist (out-seam at the height of the belly button) to 3" below the knee cap (middle of calf muscle). For the long drawers from the natural waist to the ankle.

     Options: 28" to 44" waist. With or without casing and ties ($10.00 additional). Stirrups going under arch, to hold legs down ($10.00 additional). Plain straight or "V" waist band or Quilted "V" waist band ($30.00 additional).

    Long sleeved, ankle length Unionsuit / Long Johns, available in red or white. 100% winter weight cotton. Garment is larger than you would expect, to allow for shrinkage. It will fit properly after the first washing, so order your proper size.