AMMO CRATES
Finally a decent ammo crate. The great and powerful Shane Miles, "archaeologist to the stars", is the father of this project. He's doing a great job if I do say so myself, right down to the square nails and dove tailed ends! Working from originals, not photos, Shane has hand crafted several styles of Ammo crates that are just top notch. If you can find a better one buy it. Yes the artillery crate does come with the dividers in place which are easily removed should you desire.
USE THE MEMO ON THE ORDER FORM TO LET US KNOW WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE.
.58 CAL. AMMO CRATES, YOUR CHOICE $44.95
# 2450 $44.95 BUY NOW!
ARTILLERY AMMO CRATES, YOUR CHOICE $124.95
# 2451 $124.95 BUY NOW!
MISSISSIPPI RIFLE
Todd says, "I am now offering the Mississippi Rifle, E. Whitney version. The barrel is draw-filed then sanded and deep-rust-browned over several days to achieve the period look of a rust-brown that the MS rifles had when issued. The correct method to rust-brown was to file then sand (polish) the barrel and apply various solutions that caused controlled rust followed by long periods in humid boxes or rooms. Alternately, the rust was carded off and new solution applied until a deep brown was achieved. This produced a rough non-glaring texture as opposed to the smooth brown staining often seen on today's modern browned barrels. The barrels have been marked with correct markings as found on any of several originals I have studied and like the originals, no 2 will be identical. The wood has been stripped then oiled and waxed as per originals. The lock has been marked with the correct E. Whitney markings and dated 1852 to match the barrel's date. The cartouches have been added to the stock. The reproduction Italian MS rifles use the same lock as the "Zouave" which is very similar. To make the lock appear correct for the MS rifle, however, I have threaded in a blind screw in the center of the lock which originally would have been the mainspring's screw."
Jerry says, "Boy this rifle is sweet!"
MISSISSIPPI RIFLE item # 005-DF $829.95 BUY NOW!
GHOST OF FRANKLIN TN.
If you love ghost stories like I do you must have this book. I take the "ghost tours" in every new city I visit so I speak with some authority here. My old favorites were New Orleans and Charleston S.C. but not anymore. Since I'm a native to the area I thought I new these stories, Wrong! I only new parts of the story. Margie Thessin has really done her homework, a very enjoyable read that you will not want to put down. Civil War history and ghost, how can you go wrong. When you find yourself in our area you must take the tour as well. You won't regret it.
GHOST OF FRANKLIN TN.
# 2439 $19.95 BUY NOW!
 
SAILOR'S STRAW HAT
Anyone who has spent any time on the water knows just what a problem glare can be. Our new Sailor's straw hat not only reduces glare but is more comfortable to wear and cooler, it blocks more of the sun's rays.
Just how does it work? Well we have lined the bottom of the brim with black 100% cotton cloth, that absorbs light rays, i.e. the glare reflecting off the water (or any other surface for that matter). Then we sew in a leather
sweat band which adds much to the comfort, to finish it off we edge the brim with cotton ribbon - just as all well made period correct hats are finished. There is a very good picture of this hat in Echoes of Glory page 164.
Now you don't have to be a sailor to enjoy this hat but the original we copied it from did belong to a navy man.
SAILOR'S STRAW HAT
# 172 NAV $34.95 BUY NOW!
SEA BAG
Just in time for Hurricane season! Blockade Runner's large heavy duty sea bags are ready to go. This bag (when laid flat) measures 22 inches wide and 32 inches tall. Man that holds a lot of dirty clothes. The weave of this canvas is so tight that if you used this bag for a sea anchor it will stop you dead. It has 8 brass grommets with a heavy hemp cord laced through. The only thing this bag needs is your art work, stencils or needle point.
SEA BAG
# 2438 $49.95 BUY NOW!
 
NAVAL OFFICER'S HAT
First let me say that I can you show you many-many period photographs of this unadorned hat being worn by boys, young men, merchant seamen, river boat captains and privateers. The sailors among you will undoubtedly recognize it as a midshipman's but just to complicate matters even further this chapeau is sometimes seen being sported by senior officers. Not only was it popular across the spectrum but it spanned an extraordinarily long life as well. You have to remember that our ancestors did not have the benefit of stitch counters to tell them it was wrong. Oh the poor souls! So why do we call it a Naval Officer's Hat? For no other reason than we had to call it something now didn't we.
In Jim Murphy's book, "Gone a Whaling" on page 18 there is a (circa 1855) photo of a crew from an English whaler. 21 of the 28 men pictured are wearing this hat.
Well boys & girls the moral of this story is that if you want to wear this hat you can probably find a historically accurate reason to do so.
We offer this cover in Federal Blue, Black or Grey Wool. All are lined with black cotton, they have leather bills and working leather chin straps. Be sure to use the comment section of the order form to tell us what color and side button you prefer.
NAVAL OFFICER'S HAT
# 181 $49.95 BUY NOW!
MUSICAL TRIANGLE
I've always felt that music brings out the best in people and participating in the making is so much the better. Triangles have legitimate uses in all types of music but my favorite use of this instrument is handing one to a youngster and watching the smile come across their face.
Our triangles are hand forged from steel, not iron and tempered to a hardness that imparts a very pure tone to our little instrument. They have a very "chime" like report, very mellow and easy on the ear. Believe it or not their is such a thing as a bad triangle, they sound like someone dropping an iron pipe on a concrete floor - so beware of fly by night or door to door triangle salesmen.
MUSICAL TRIANGLE
# 2435 $11.95 BUY NOW!
POCKET SIZE TELESCOPES
I have to admit - I do love telescopes and optics in general. So you'll understand that I could not pass these up. These little telescopes measure 6 inches long when closed, 9 inches when fully extended. The fore tube is 3/4 of an inch. I suspect their magnification is about 2X. Both have brass "forward" lens cap covers to help prevent scratching when stowed away. This is one piece of equipment that you will use at every event!
BRASS POCKET SIZE TELESCOPE
# 2436 $9.95 BUY NOW!
LEATHER COVERED BRASS POCKET SIZE TELESCOPE
# 2437 $11.95 BUY NOW!
SILVER TRISKELE
This beautiful silver triskele measures one inch in height and is made from .925 silver. It has a very nice weight about it. It is heavy for it's size, you will not easily bend it. This triskele has it's roots in the Celtic myths of "Maiden, Mother, Crohn". Some will also argue that this is the basis for the Holy Trinity.
SILVER TRISKELE
# J-15 $9.95 BUY NOW!
SILVER CELTIC HEART EAR RINGS
These beautiful silver Celtic Heart ear rings measures 5/8 of one inch in height. They are made from .925 silver. There design is based in Ancient Celtic Knot Work but to my knowledge denotes nothing specific. All knot work is said to be be a useful in guarding against "The Evil Eye".
SILVER TRISKELE
# J-19 $9.95 BUY NOW!
RIGNEY FAMILY BLUEGRASS
Well this may not be Civil War related but it is the best Bluegrass CD I've bought in a long time. I know a lot of you are bluegrass fans so I thought I would share my find. This is the best band you've never heard of. I go see them every time they are in town.
Songs include; Think of what you've done, Cattle in the cane, Royal Box Waltz, I'm going back to ol Kentucky, Salt Creek, She ain't a coming home, Wayfaring Stranger along with several others. If you like bluegrass you won't be disappointed.
RIGNEY FAMILY BLUEGRASS CD
# 2435 $16.95 BUY NOW!
BLUE JEAN WOOL PANTS
Our Blue Jean Wool pants are first rate, none better! They have mule ear pockets, pewter buttons with sewn button holes. Straps in the back for a piercing buckle. The pockets are deep so you don't have to worry about your valuables falling out. They fit comfortably and will wear as long as iron.
"But Jerry, Confederates didn't wear blue!" Give me a break, if you've read the book, "That Terrible Sound", then you know that some credit for the Union line faltering at Chickamauga has to be given to the South Carolina Regt. who were dressed in brand new blue uniforms. The union held their fire (thinking the SC boys were Union) until it was toooooo late.
Anyway these are great pants and they will add a little variety to your kit. A CS Regt. being dressed in matching uniforms circa 1863 is about as farby as a Texaco uniform.
BLUE JEAN WOOL PANTS
SIZE 30 # 112-KB $99.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 32 # 112-KB $99.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 34 # 112-KB $99.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 36 # 112-KB $99.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 38 # 112-KB $99.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 40 # 112-KB $109.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 42 # 112-KB $109.95 BUY NOW!
SIZE 44 # 112-KB $119.95 BUY NOW!
WHEEL HAT
Mexican War Era Wheel Hat made of federal blue wool with leather brim and chin strap. Brass chin strap buckle included. The lining is black cotton.
WHEEL HAT SMALL SIZE 7 1/4
# 175 $49.95 BUY NOW!
WHEEL HAT SMALL SIZE 7 3/8
# 175 $49.95 BUY NOW!
WHEEL HAT SMALL SIZE 7 1/2
# 175 $49.95 BUY NOW!
WHEEL HAT SMALL SIZE 7 5/8
# 175 $49.95 BUY NOW!
L. VIRGINIA FRENCH'S WAR JOURNAL
It's finally here and boy I could not be happier! It is so good to have this amazing journal available for the public. For those of you who have not read the postings of the journal that we had listed on our website, I'll give you a little idea of what it holds.
Anyone who is familiar with the History of Tennessee, and, more especially that of Middle Tennessee, knows the name of McMinnville native, L. Virginia French. A lady who's life and fortune seemed to change as often as the direction of the winds.
If you want a clear in depth look at life during the war, here it is. It is unsurpassed in clarity. Mary Chestnut can not hold a candle to read this book by. Her career as a professional writer and editor make Virginia the most qualified person for this job. Thank goodness it was preserved long enough to finally be published.
I have only briefly touched on the life and times of L. Virginia French here, there is so much more to tell. I'll say no more other than Virginia records her conversations with both common soldiers and Generals, both north and south, some of which reveal details of battles and how they affected the men who fought them, that would otherwise have been lost to history. Even though you may have heard the names of the participants, Generals Morgan, Forrest, Rosecrans, (and many names you have never heard) Virginia French's Journal brings them back to life as no other has before.
L. VIRGINIA FRENCH'S WAR JOURNAL
#2320 $19.95 BUY NOW!
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