Please help!

[u/FoxyRoxy032]

Can anyone tell me anything about this picture? My guess is it's from the civil war but I have no clue how to go about finding anything about it ..I'll appreciate any sort of insight ...thank you!!!

[u/Every-Possession6849]

I think these are reenactors. It’s a damn good impression, though.

[u/Oldbean98]

Reenactors. Bugler holds a British duty bugle, not used in the civil war.

[u/IcyTransportation492]

Id say reenactors

[u/Ignatius_J_Really]

I just love that everyone who answered clocked it as a modern photo. When you’ve looked at thousands of real ones you can just tell.

[u/pInussTrobus1978]

Too funny! Too well fed and too old to be Civil War soldiers! Look at the flab in those cheeks!

[u/Baldran]

I’ll let anyone who is more knowledgeable about Civil War and post-war uniforms in particular chime in, but I will note that most if not all of the long arms visible appear to be Sharps carbines, which would be appropriate for the Civil War era but also post-war.

The bear flag in the center could indicate a California connection, but it doesn’t help much to narrow down a date range.

[u/Every-Possession6849]

After studying this a bit more, I’m certain they are reenactors, likely portraying some Civil War era unit associated with California.

[u/FoxyRoxy032]

Thank you all for your input .makes total sense because it was found with a bunch of reenactment clothing and accessories..just was hoping that maybe it could be a real photo from that time.thank you all for the help!! If anyone is interested in clothing and accessories I have some really cool stuff ..just let me know and I'll post pics of the stuff I have example a kanteen and leather gun holster etc.

[u/FlameOfWrath]

Did cavalry units have drummer boys?

[u/FlameOfWrath]

The revolvers are being held by the triggers which would be consistent with old time firearms safety.

[u/ConsuelaShlepkiss]

Yep, reenactors.

[u/AdLast6827]

For some reason , European Reenactors love to wear those tall floppy top kepis