There is a huge collector base for historical replicas, from weaponry to accents and costumes. Every year, there are Reenactments and Renaissance Fairs all over the country.
Medieval times, known as the Middle Ages, with the Legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood and Richard the Lionheart. Collectors look for the swords and shields, knights and even suits of armor.
The Frontier Days and the Wild Wild West, have some collectors fascinated with the histories of Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok, and collectors are fascinated with the replica wanted posters, badges and the replica guns and rifles – non-firing of course!
The “shot heard around the world” at Lexington in 1775 and the British evacuation form Charleston in 1782, produces collectors looking for historical replica collectibles, like Colonial flinlocks and muskets, Swords, flags, powder horns and other accessories.
Another period which attracts thousands of collectors, is the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. These collectibles range from replica guns, pistols, rifles, swords, flags, uniforms and much more.
And of course, the Renaissance Faires, where history comes to life. Everyone dresses in historical costumes, you have the jugglers and the tumblers. If you have never been to one you should go. You will have a wonderful time.
If you are interested in reflections of these historical times, you should visit the historical weapons and costumes departments at Haversons.com You will find hundreds of authentic quality replicas for these historic periods in time.
