NEW 1ST QUALITY HAT BLANK
Brand new 100% wool first quality black hat blanks! We have been fortunate to lay our hands on a small number of top quality hat blanks that normally sell wholesale for $65.00 each. I don't know how long this supply will last but for now we can sell them at only $39.95. If you and your friends have been impressed with your hat forming ability these blanks will allow you to take it to the next level. Any hat maker would be proud to work with these. Size and shape is similar to the wool slouch hat blanks in the photo above.
1st QUALITY BLACK HAT BLANK $39.95 BUY NOW!
LEECH & RIGDON ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE
Back in stock at last! The famous Confederate Supply Co. from Memphis once again has it's foundry opperating at full blast. This buckle is copied directly from an original in our collection that was dug in Franklin Tn. When unmolested original Leech & Rigdon belts are found intact this is the length adjustment buckle that is on them. It is also a dead ringer for an English sling buckle. In fact this is the buckle we use for our English style slings. Only the most skilled eye can tell the originals apart. Many times has the novice collector mistakenly bought an English sling buckle thinking it was a L&R. Presently (2009) an origial English sling buckle will sell for $15 to $20 where an original L&R starts at $100.
LEECH & RIGDON ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE
# 2026-B $6.95 BUY NOW!
S. ISAAC, CAMPBELL & CO.
The Southern states seceded from the Union in early 1861 ill-prepared for the self defense of their new nation. The new government did not have the supply of arms, accoutrements, or uniforms necessary to field and equip the large standing army that was immediately needed. Very few modern arms were captured when the Federal armories and arsenals in the southern states fell into Confederate hands. Plans were underway to begin the domestic manufacture of military equipment, but the realization was that attaining a level of self-sufficiency was going to take some time. Until then, the supplies needed to equip the armies of the Confederacy would have to be imported. The new Confederate government arranged the necessary credit via bonds secured by future cotton production, and immediately dispatched buyers to Europe to obtain whatever was needed.
This is the story of CS purchasing agent Caleb Huse and his dealings with the notorious London commission house, S. Isaac, Campbell & Company. Authors David Burt and Craig L Barry combined research from the newly discovered McRae papers at the SCRRMM in South Carolina, with additional research to offer a glimpse into the nuts and bolts of outfitting the Confederacy.
S. ISAAC, CAMPBELL & CO.
# 2420 $19.95 BUY NOW!
  
NEW ENGLISH SLINGS
Our new British buckle slings have finally arrived! The waxed leather rifle sling with brass buckle was often found as part of the accoutrements set for the P-1853 Enfield, along with the bayonet frog and scabbard (also available). We are sometimes asked to stamp S. Isaac, Campbell & Co. on our leather Enfield slings but to date no original British rifle slings have been found so-marked. We have seen more than a few fakes--you can tell because those often have the name or the address misspelled! Until a verified original British Enfield rifle sling with US Civil War provenance is found marked S.IC& Co, we will continue to leave ours
unmarked. This fine sling is a great addition to any P53 Enfield, but especially for your Todd Watts de-farbed Enfield, both London and
Birmingham varients. The sling drawing (right) is of an original British rifle sling. Our sling is faithfully reproduced from this drawing right down to the identical brass buckle.
NEW ENGLSIH SLING WITH BUCKLE# 2077-A $24.95 BUY NOW!
NEW 3 BY 5 FOOT REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLAGS
These flags are made from 100% Polyester, they have a canvas header with four rows of stitching on the fly side. All have brass grommets. They are very well made, a good flag for the price.
DON'T TREAD ON ME. THE GADSDEN FLAG.
# 2396 $9.95 BUY NOW!
BETSY ROSS
# 2397 $9.95 BUY NOW!
CULPEPER FLAG
# 2399 $9.95 BUY NOW!
BENNINGTON FLAG
# 2398 $9.95 BUY NOW!
DON'T TREAD ON ME. THE GADSDEN FLAG.
This style of Gadsden flag is made from super tough poly so your flag will fly for years under normal conditions. Best of all two brass quick release snaps are included in the price. These snaps will connect to your new or existing flag pole line with no trouble at all. They make changing flags a snap! Pun intended.
# 2395 $19.95 BUY NOW!
NEW SOLID BRASS ECONOMY BUCKLES
We have been fortunate enough to find a foundry in India capable of making a good cast brass buckle at a great price. Pay attention here, I said a "good" buckle. These are not the "great" American made buckles we offer on pages 18 through 23. I am very happy with the workmanship, the quality of the material and especially the price. I think you will be too. Should you buy one of these buckles and not be happy with it you can return it no questions ask.
GEORGIA RECTANGLE
# CWE-01 $7.95 BUY NOW!
CS OVAL
# CWE-02 $7.95 BUY NOW!
US OVAL
# CWE-03 $7.95 BUY NOW!
VIRGINIA RECTANGLE
# CWE-04 $7.95 BUY NOW!
SOUTH CAROLINA RECTANGLE
# CWE-05 $7.95 BUY NOW!
TEXAS OVAL
# CWE-06 $7.95 BUY NOW!
VIRGINIA STATE SEAL RECTANGLE
# CWE-07 $7.95 BUY NOW!
CS LEECH & RIGDON
# CWE-08 $9.95 BUY NOW!
CS TONGUE & WREATH GENERAL SERVICE
# CWE-09 $9.95 BUY NOW!
TEXAS TONGUE & WREATH
# CWE-10 $9.95 BUY NOW!
 
APOTHOCARY SCALES
Wow! Is this a great set of scales or what? If your impression is that of a doctor, pharmacist or pawn broker you have to have a set of these. This set would even work well for a California 49'er. They really work and look at all those weights. This set is made from solid brass with a a brushed antique finish, not only does that look good but also retards corrosion. You don't want to get the green rub now do you? It comes with it's own walnut case that has all brass hardware and the bottom is lined with a plush brown colored felt fabric. It's no large as to be cumbersome either, the 8 inch long, 3.5 inch wide and 1 inch thick case fits neatly into your haversack. I don't think you will ever find a better set or beat this price.
APOTHOCARY SCALES
# 2414 $19.95 BUY NOW!
LARGE BINOCULARS
If you have been waiting for a great pair of reproduction binoculars well then wait no more. This is without a doubt the best pair available today. I live on Horse Mountain which was one of the Confederate signal stations here in Bedford Co. As I sit here I can see the Courthouse some 2 miles away and I don't think I would have any problem reading a flagman's signals with this set. The focus adjustment wheel turns freely, the centers are leather covered just as the originals and they come with a leather neck strap to hold them in place should you have to make a hasty "advance to the rear". Great for Cavalry scouts, officers or plain old spies. They are almost 6 inches long and nearly 5 inches wide.
I see other dealers selling this set for $80. with no shortage of takers. You need not be so disadvantaged. We have them at a much better price.
LARGE BINOCULARS
# 2415 $49.95 BUY NOW!
NIB & LAQUERED TIN CONTAINER
When you need a new nib nothing else will work so as long as you must have one why not get one with a beautiful tin lacquered finished box? This nib fits our larger pens, it will not fit our small red pen. You may not wish to use this box for nibs at all but rather something of your own fancy. It's large enough for two dozen aspirin. You could fill it with your favorite balm to prevent your face, hands and lips from chapping on those cold windy days. Both the nib and box are made in England.
NIB & LACQUERED CONTAINER
# 2416 $6.95 BUY NOW!
SMALL WOODEN PEN
This small wooden pen measures just six inches long from stem to stern. Just think of how easily that is going to fit into your writing kit! It may even fit into your note pad itself. You can easily change the color of the pen with any type of modeling paint. Yes of course the nib is included but don't forget your ink. The pen and nib are made in England.
SMALL WOODEN PEN
# 2417 $6.95 BUY NOW!
EXTRA NIB FOR OUR SMALL WOODEN PEN
# 2418 $2.95 BUY NOW!
ENGLISH MADE DARK WOODEN PEN
This beautiful mahogany colored wooden pen is without the doubt the nicest I've ever seen. It's a normal length pen measuring eight inches, the width is a very comfortable 3/8 of an inch. The end of the pen has a steel insert which holds your nibs tight but allows them to be easily removed even when they have been in place for an extended period. This will certainly be a welcome addition to any ones writing kit. And of course it comes with a nib in place and ready to use.
DARK WOODEN PEN
# 2419 $11.95 BUY NOW!
EXTRA NIB FOR OUR LARGE WOODEN PEN
# 2420 $3.95 BUY NOW!
PRE-WAR SILVER SPOONS
What a find! I've recently acquired a fist full of pre-war silver spoons. Those who know how to read hall marks tell me that all of these spoons date between 1820 and 1850. Could that be any better for your impression? I think not! These are NOT SILVER PLATE but either sterling or coin. All have either monograms or complete names engraved on the handles. I understand the monogram but you whole name? I guess that would keep them from "accidentally" falling into your guest coat pocket. Here are a few of the engravings, "Hattie M. Hall", "J.W.C. on the top and C. E. K." on the bottom (must have been handed down), "A. Mc. C.", "W. E. Mason", "ELISABETH HALL", "N.M.C.", "H. C. Hack", "Jennet", "A" and "K". Some of the makers are Smith, Washburn, Harding, Steward, Stevenson, S&D and Wetmore. A few have no maker's name but are marked sterling with a few hall marks, so if you have a good hall mark book you can find out who the maker was.
When the Yankees were coming and granny was hiding the spoons under her mattress - these were the spoons!
PRE-WAR SILVER SPOONS
# SP049 $14.95 BUY NOW!
HUGE ORIGINAL SHIP'S LANTERN
This is one of those items you just hate to get rid of but unfortunately I can't keep them all. At least that's what Connie keeps telling me.
This find is fresh from an estate sale here in Mid. Tn. How it got here I don't know unless it was from a river boat which is the most plausible scenario. The Tennessee River and the Cumberland saw heavy steam ship traffic until they were replaced by the truck. I don't think this lantern is Civil War Era, even though the design is just like the C.W. lanterns it just does not look old enough to me. I would guess that it was made around 1880 to 1910. You can bet it was on a steam powered vessel. It's been setting somewhere in the dry for a long, long time. There is just a little surface rust on it, not deep at all. There is a trace of green paint on it as well. I guess that would make it the starboard side lantern. The only thing missing is the wire glass guard on one side. I don't think that detracts from this pieces over all "coolness". It would not be that hard to replace the glass guard or simply display it where the missing guard does not show. Everything else is tip top. I've not cleaned it and don't intend to. It is just as found, fill up the lantern with kerosene and your in business. There is no reason not to use this lantern. It's that sound.
I've not quite figured out how to get a photo of this thing that will do it justice. I'll keep trying though. As stated above it is huge. It's 10 wide and 19 inches tall. That's a full size kerosene table lamp sitting inside of it. Since the Union troops were moved all about the South via steam ship how uncommon would it have been to find a lantern like this in a Union officers H.Q. or on anywhere near the water front for that matter? A great piece for anyone collecting nautical, navy or sea faring gear.
HUGE ORIGINAL SHIP'S LANTERN
$149.95 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!
PREFERRED CUSTOMER E-MAIL LIST
|
Send us your name and e-mail address and we will put you on our preferred customer list. You'll be the first to receive e-mail notices about special SALE items and the first to know when the HOT NEW ITEMS are posted.
|
Where do you want to go from here?
|
Blockade Runner Home Page
|
Blockade Runner Catalog Table of Contents
|
Store Hours: 10am until 5pm Monday through Saturday
Phone (voice): 931-389-6294
24 Hr Fax: 931-389-0486
|
Questions about our products? Send them to bri@blockaderunner.com.
|
Please direct comments and suggestions about our website to bri@blockaderunner.com.
|
This site designed and created by Blockade Runner Publishing
Copyright © 2009 - No portions of this website may be redistributed in any form without expressed written permission from
Blockade Runner Inc.
|
|
