SPECIALS


SERVICEMAN’S DISCOUNT

  Announcing our SERVICEMAN'S DISCOUNT. If you are currently on active duty in any branch of the US Military, either at home or abroad you qualify for our serviceman's discount. You will receive 5% of almost all Blockade Runner products. Discount not available on tents and guns. This discount also applies to our Policemen and Firemen who put their lives on the line for us everyday.
It's just our way of saying thanks to all who serve.


QUESTION OF THE WEEK

  Some of you may remember just how much fun we had with this a few years ago, I know I do. What we do is ask a civil war era related question, then you send your answer in and all the correct answers go into a hat, be sure to include your email address. Then at the end of the week we draw a name from the hat and that person wins a $25.00 gift certificate from B.R.I. Sounds like fun right? That's because it is! If you have a question that you think would be great for our contest please email it in. If we use it we will give you a "By" line.

LAST WEEKS QUESTION WAS;   Lt. Charles W. Read (of the CSS Florida) took command of the captured brig "Clarence " and caused havoc up the east coast. What did he rename the Clarence?

ANSWER;   The answer is "Florida No.2" and it came from Lt. Reads Bio. Here is a little excerpt.
  "As the men gathered on deck to enjoy their grog, with great flair and pomp Read renamed the brig Florida No. 2. While not very creative, the new name was in keeping with the custom. Subsequent to converting the Lapwing into a raider, Maffitt rechristened her Oreto (his second). Read followed his mentor's example."
  It seems Maffitt liked the name Oreto, as much as Read liked Florida.

You can't trust Wikipedia for all your answers but they did give us this weeks question!

Joe Estep, you are this weeks winner. Be sure to call us to confirm your gift certificate.

  Joe has won our little contest before, and usually that would mean he would not be eligible to win again this year. However randomly picking a winner from 1 correct answer leaves us little choice.

This Weeks question; What U.S. ship captured the British Schooner Coquette on 3 April 1862, attempting to slip into Charleston from the Bahamas.

CONTEST ANSWERS

  Send those answers in, we will draw a name next week and post the winner right here along with the new question.


$5.00 OFF ANY CANTEEN!

  That's right, $5 off any of our great Canteens. There's no excuse to be out campaigning in this heat with a full canteen. At this price you can even afford to buy an extra. Just click on the button below and then go an choose your canteen. We will deduct the $5. when we process your order.

TAKE $5. OFF MY CANTEEN.
BUY NOW!




HAND MADE LADIES STRAW SUN HAT
$10.00 OFF OUR REGULAR PRICE!

  I'm very happy to be able to offer this item and especially so to offer it at such a wonderful price. I'm sure you're already familiar with our Sun Hat as we have had such an overwhelming response to them and for that we thank you. So what could the great difference between that and this? This Sun hat is made from hand woven straw which was grown here, harvested using horse drawn equipment and sewn on a treadle sewing machine! It's all done right here in Middle Tennessee, a very home grown product indeed. You can see by the photos that the dimension of the straw itself is a bit wider than that of our other Sun Hat. The circumference is also a bit smaller. This one measures 18 inches across. A very charming hat that will lend a very "home spun" aire to your impression. We recommend this hat highly for all who's impression is that of a more self sufficient lady who is not afraid to work in her own garden. The smaller size has been greatly appreciated by some of our younger friends as well.

  We have had only a small amount of confusion regarding the correct way to wear this hat but we feel it best to reiterate our instructions. This hat is to be worn on the crown of the head. It does not fit like a bonnet, it is meant to "sit back" when worn. It is affixed to the head by means of a ribbon that ties under the chin.

  We have also listed here this hat without the tying ribbon. We did this as some of our friends may wish to affix a ribbon around the outside crown of the hat themselves. This will allow you wear this hat for the American Revolutionary War period right up through 1830 as this is the way it worn during that period, with the brim pulled down on both sides of the head by a ribbon which was then tied under the chin.

$10.00 OFF OUR REGULAR PRICE OF $39.95!

HAND MADE LADIES STRAW SUN HAT WITH RIBBON
#2387 $29.95 BUY NOW!

HAND MADE LADIES STRAW SUN HAT WITH OUT RIBBON
#2387A $29.95 BUY NOW!





SMALL 1862 MEECHUM PATTERN

  This Meechum pattern haversack is exact in detail and quality to our larger bags, it's just smaller, made for those folks who stand 5 foot 4 inches or less. Great for small guys, ladies or children.   This 1862 Meechum pattern haversack is made from high quality heavy tarred canvas. It has a black iron roller buckle with a heavey leather tab for years of dependable service in the field. Expertly stitched and correct to the last detail. It also has a removable cotton liner that buttons in for easy removal when it needs to be washed. This haversack is carried by thousands of re-enactors today portraying both Union and CS troops.


SMALL 1862 MEECHUM PATTERN, TARRED
ITEM # 283-S $18.95
BUY NOW!



SET UP KIT FOR FEDERAL SHELTER ½ TYPE II

  The set up kit for the Federal shelter half type II contains two saplings with forks at the top 50 inches long, one ridge pole made from a sapling 6 feet long, and 6 hand hewn tent pegs made from various hardwoods 12 inches long by at least 1 inch in diameter. There will be a small limb left on them to prevent the rope from slipping over it or a notch cut into the stake for the same reason. The upright poles can be shortened to give you a wider area at the bottom of the tent. The tent shown in the photo above (top of the page) has our standard 50 inch uprights which makes the width at the bottom of the tent is 70 inches. Be advised, the taller the upright, the steeper the angle of your roof, this means fewer "drips" during a rain storm.

NORMALLY $44.95 BUT THIS WEEK ONLY $34.95!

SET UP KIT FOR FEDERAL SHELTER ½ TYPE II
# 972           $34.95   BUY NOW!


NAVY LEATHER SET & SABRE

  What's a pirates favorite pick up line? "Prepare to be boarded!".

  If you don't want to be "boarded you need this complete set of Navy leathers & saber at a great price. We don't often discount our navy goods so take advantage while it last.
  This set includes an 1860 Naval cutlass w scabbard, Waist belt, USN marked Pistol cartridge box, Pistol Holster and saber scabbard frog. If bought separately this set would cost $209.85 but this week you can get it for only $189.95! What a deal. All you need now is an 1851 navy colt and your set is complete.

NAVY LEATHER SET & SABRE
$189.95 BUY NOW!



RUSTY

RIBBED TIN COFFEE POT

  The humidity here in Mid. Tn. has struck again. Several of our once shiney tin coffee pots are now showing signs of rust, only slightly but enough I just can't sell them as first rate goods. Take advantage of this great deal as these always sell out quickly.

  Here's a great little personal size Ribbed Tin Coffee Pot that's just the right size to hang off your back pack or haversack. I'm not going anywhere without my coffee pot and the more convenient the better. This little devil holds about a quart give or take a sip. The lid is hinged so you don't have to worry about dropping it into the campfire. The handle and the bail are large enough you can get your hand around them for a good grip. It stands about 6 1/2 inches tall and just for the record those of you who drink Coke for breakfast are communist.

RIBBED TIN COFFEE POT
NORMALLY THIS ITEM SELLS FOR $24.95
BUT THESE ARE ONLY $14.95

ITEM # 2337 $14.95 EACH BUY NOW!



RUSTY RIBBED TIN CUP

  Well it's time once again for our rusty tin ware sale! It was hot and humid in Tennessee this year. Who knew?! And just like every year at the end of the summer we have some rusty tin ware for sale cheap. The photo left is of the small ribbed tin cup but we are selling the LARGE RIBBED TIN CUP. It looks just like the little one but a schunch larger.
  How much you ask? CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP! While they last you can have them for only $6.95, that's a $5. saving and just because of a little rust, really they're not that bad. Oh well, my loss is your gain.

  We may be a little "late out of the gate" with this item, I know some other folks have been offering you this item for some time. Sorry but I was not going to list these until I found a tin maker who would make a quality cup at an affordable price. It took a while but here it is. The photo left is of our small, it stands three inches tall and is three inches wide. The large model stands four inches tall and is four inches wide.
  These cups are made from good heavy quality tin which is "ribbed" in the center for extra strength. They are made of a good period design so they look great. The handle is large enough to get your hand in comfortably and it has the heavy wire throughout the handle which attaches it to the top of the cup. The small version of our cup holds 1 1/3 cups while the large holds 3 full cups! That's a lot of coffee, I can't afford to have mine filled at fivebucks, whoops, I mean Starbucks.

RIBBED TIN CUP LARGE
ITEM # 300 $7.95 EACH BUY NOW!

OR IF YOU PREFER, LARGE SMOOTH SIDE CUPS.
ITEM # SPOO $7.95 EACH BUY NOW!

OR IF YOU PREFER HOW ABOUT A SMALL SIZE?

SMALL RIBBED TIN CUP
ITEM # 300 $5.95 EACH BUY NOW!

SMALL SMOOTH SIDE CUPS.
ITEM # SPOO $5.95 EACH BUY NOW!



BROWN WOOL CIVILLIAN VEST

  Boys this is a close out special, these vest are first rate in every description. They are sized correctly and fit perfectly. I'm running out of warehouse space and have to reduce my inventory. I will no longer keep these on the rack but make them by special order only. You can not make your own for this price. Each vest has cloth covered buttons and hand stitched button holes. All have black cotton lining. You'll never find a better deal than this on a vest. I have about 40 of these in stock and I don't expect them to last long. Of course the common sizes will go first. You better hurry if you want one.

BROWN WOOL CIVILLIAN VEST $29.95
BUY NOW!

SELECT SIZE BELOW

SIZE 46 CHEST CHOOSE NOW!

SIZE 52 CHEST CHOOSE NOW!


ECONOMY SKY BLUE PANTS

  You may recall that last year we offered a selection of Economy Sky Blue pants. They were well received but the fellow who was supplying them couldn't keep up so we dropped them from our line. We still have just a few sizes left and I would like to clear them out. Here's your chance to get a great deal if the pants fit that is.
ONLY $49.95 WHILE THEY LAST.

ECONOMY SKY BLUE PANTS size 30
ONLY $49.95 BUY NOW!

ECONOMY SKY BLUE PANTS size 32
ONLY $49.95 BUY NOW!

ECONOMY SKY BLUE PANTS size 40
ONLY $49.95 BUY NOW!



SHOES COL., THE BOY NEEDS SHOES!

  At least I hope I lot of you need shoes. I'm not sure how this happened but I'll take the blame. I have 150 pair of size 12, smooth side brogans. That's a few more than I like to keep in stock. So if you wear a size 12 your in for a very good deal. Until I sell this pile down to a reasonable size I'm going to sell them for $59.95 per pair. These shoes are first rate, top quality and of course come with our 1 year warrantee. You should buy two pair at this price!

SIZE 12 SMOOTH SIDE BROGANS BUY NOW!



UNION INFANTRY CAPTAIN SHOULDER BOARDS



  Just in time for our newly elected officers. A great set of Union Shoulder boards. The color is just as they are in the photo, a light powder (sky-ish) blue, ready to be sewn on that new frock. I only have but a few pair of these at this price so act quickly or they'll be gone and you'll have to pay full price!

UNION INFANTRY 1st LT. SHOULDER BOARDS $14.95
BUY NOW!

UNION INFANTRY MAJOR SHOULDER BOARDS $14.95
BUY NOW!

UNION INFANTRY LT. COL. SHOULDER BOARDS $14.95
BUY NOW!

UNION INFANTRY COL. SHOULDER BOARDS $14.95
BUY NOW!




SUPER DEAL!

PISTOL HOLSTER

  We almost forgot! A lot of our new officers are going to be carrying a pistol for the first time. So your going to need a holster. A right hand butt forward (sets on your right hip) is what's called for when your wearing a saber. This holster is made from top grade cow hide and is guaranteed to hold its shape. It fits any of the common pistols Colt or Remington .36 or .44 cal. It will not fit a Lamatte or a Dragoon.

BLACK RIGHT HAND BUTT FORWARD (SETS ON YOUR RIGHT HIP)
#35-A     $16.95   BUY NOW!

BROWN RIGHT HAND BUTT FORWARD (SETS ON YOUR RIGHT HIP)
#35-BR     $16.95   BUY NOW!



TARNISHED ENLISTED SHOULDER SCALES



  If price has been the only thing keeping you from owning a pair of these then you no longer have an excuse. We found a crate of these babies that have probably been "lost" since the Carter administration. If you look just to the right of the letter A in the photo you can see the discoloration. It's not a big spot but it's going to take some rubbing to bring them back bright. If you don't mind the work you can get a heck of a deal! Turn keys and keepers are included, I don't see how you can go wrong with a sweet deal like this. Buy a few pair, clean em up and double your money. Hey I love commerce, I just hate rubbing brass.

ENLISTED TARNISHED SHOULDER SCALES $19.95
BUY NOW!



BIG BUTTON SALE!

ALL BUTTONS LISTED BELOW ONLY $1.00 EACH


MARYLAND MUFFIN STYLE, LARGE.   #189b   $1.00   BUY NOW!

MARYLAND SMALL.   #600   $1.00   BUY NOW!


NEW YORK, MUFFIN STYLE, LARGE.   #601   $1.00   BUY NOW!

NEW YORK, MUFFIN STYLE, SMALL.   #602   $1.00   BUY NOW!


MISSOURI, MUFFIN STYLE, LARGE.   #193   $1.00   BUY NOW!

MISSOURI MUFFIN STYLE, SMALL.   #194   $1.00   BUY NOW!


North Carolina State Seal Buttons

Click the images for a larger view

  Never before have these buttons been reproduced. The North Carolina 2 piece state seal (local manufacture). This had to be one of the most common state seals during the war for any southern state. I have seen 10 different die strikes of these buttons and I would be willing to bet there are more. They were struck in copper and in brass. We chose to make ours of copper because we find the numbers to be just about equal and no other button is being reproduced in copper. Originally these buttons had a very light bath in a "silver wash". It was so weak that it rubbed right off. Even the non-dug specimens of this button you find today show no sign of silver on the front of the button. Only a faint glimmer of silver on the back in the crevasses. The original N.C. Button on the right is the one this button was patterned after. It has a Rouyer style back with a brass shank that is properly soldered in. No other button on the market today is as close to the original as this button is! If you don't agree you can send them back for a refund. I don't think we will get many returned. The back mark is "J.W. SMITH & SON WARTRACE TENN."

Item      # 2150      $1.00      BUY NOW!


NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL BUTTONS

  What? More North Carolina buttons? Yep, that's right. They had em why shouldn't’t we? North Carolina was one of the most prolific uniform and button making states during the entire war with only Georgia supplying as many goods to there troops and to the Confederacy as a whole. If you've already read about our copper faced buttons then you know the variations of this button are endless. But to my knowledge, most pro.s are in agreement that they did all start off with a very light silver wash. Sometimes brass was used for the face of the button, sometimes it was copper. So now we have all three of the major variations for you to choose from.
  I hope we didn't make it too hard for you and thanks for all the great comments we have received regarding this button.

BRASS NORTH CAROLINA "LOCAL" COAT SIZE BUTTON #2165 $1.00
BUY NOW!

SILVER WASH NORTH CAROLINA "LOCAL" COAT SIZE BUTTON #2166 $1.00
BUY NOW!



SECOND PRINTING, NEW LOWER PRICE!
L. VIRGINIA FRENCH'S
WAR JOURNAL 1862-1865


  The second printing is here! Much of our initial printing cost and overhead was covered by the sale of our first printing of this fantastic book. Now we can offer it to you at an even lower price than before. Hopefully this will give even more people access to this book which many are calling the "Civilian Company Aytch".

  L. Virginia French's journal gives the best insight into the everyday life of a Middle Tennessean that was ever put to pen. During the first part of the journal her thoughts are somewhat philosophical but as time goes on and the war comes to her home in McMinnville Tennessee it all becomes very personal. Accounts of Yankee raids on the town, factories burned without warning while the female workers are still on the top floor and Cavalry battles literally in her front yard. She entertains General John Hunt Morgan and his new bride Mattie Ready Morgan days after their wedding. Fans of General Morgan will be amazed at the stories Mrs. French records in her journal as told by the General himself. Written down the very day of the telling. General Wheeler visits so often that a member of his staff becomes engaged to Virginia's niece!
  Women will be astounded by the details of of the local ladies dress, right down to the fabric, buttons and even their jewelry.
  Details of how Terry's Texas Rangers were re-equipped by the local tradesmen, from their horse tac, shoes, boots and even how the local ladies pitched in to help with the clothing.
  Every General officer, Colonel or Major that passes through the area calls on Mrs. French and she relates their tales to you through her journal. So many of the nagging questions about everyday life during the period, that I never thought I would know the answer to unfolded before me in crystal clarity as I read this journal.
  It is probably best that we let her speak for herself.

  A very small portion of this journal has been edited for clarity. In a few cases so has the spelling. But for the most part is appears here just as it does in the journal.

L. VIRGINIA FRENCH'S WAR JOURNAL
#2320 $19.95 BUY NOW!


PLEATED WHITE COTTON SHIRT
SHORT "STAND UP" COLLAR

  The shirt being offered today as a special has the short "stand up" collar unlike the photo "left". It is the same in every other respect.

  Just in time for the Christmas or the Lee - Jackson Ball! A wonderful white cotton pleated shirt. I'm overstocked on just a few sizes and as always I need the room for other products. This is normally a $30. shirt but while they last you can have one for only $22.50!

  Now here is a fantastic shirt that is very hard to find. Reason being it's difficult to make but it's well worth the effort. You can see in the photo that the upper most button is not fastened. Sorry, I wanted to fasten it and put a cravat on for you but my necks a little too large, these shirts do fit normal people, honest. They are 100% cotton, very soft and ready to wear. 4 button front placket with a stand up collar and the button holes are hand sewn. The pleated front is very dressy. If your asking yourself, "I wonder if that shirt is really correct?" Here's where you can find it. Look through the old repro Frank Leslie or Harper's weekly papers. This shirt can often be found on the back in the advertisements. You could order them by mail from NYC at a cost of $10. for a dozen. I'm afraid the price has gone up a little since then but it's still a great shirt. I just can't imagine an officer or successful businessman not having at least one of these.

PLEATED WHITE COTTON SHIRT, ITEM # 140-A $19.95

CHOOSE YOUR SIZE FROM THE CHOICES BELOW.

SMALL, ITEM # 140-A BUY NOW!

MEDIUM, ITEM # 140-A BUY NOW!


OFFICER'S BLACK & GOLD HAT CORD

  What a great deal! Here's a top notch officers braided hat cord with large acorns at an affordable price. Fits any typical size hat and looks great. If you've been putting off buying one of these wait no more, you'll never get a better deal than this.

BRAIDED OFFICERS HAT CORD WITH LARGE ACORNS
ITEM # SP009 $7.95 BUY NOW!



1860 CAVALRY SABER

  Wow! what a great deal on an 1860 Cav. saber. These sabers are very sturdy and well made. The size and weight of this blade is very close to the originals too. There are some dings on the leather handle wraps but nothing larger than a quarter inch. Nothing to loose any sleep over, just thought you should know. The best part about these sabers is the price. Only $44.95. I've only got a few. If you want one you had better get it now before they are all gone.

SPECIAL 1860 CAVALRY SABER # 08     $44.95     BUY NOW!



PISTOL FLASK

  Here's a great deal for anyone who owns a black powder pistol. I recently bought 200 pistol flask sight unseen. Not exactly the smartest thing I did that day. But hey, my loss is your gain. These are not our top quality flask. If you want the best flask you can buy then just go to our catalog on page 7. If you like a great deal on a flask then your in the right place.
  What's wrong with them?
  There not that bad, really. There just not top quality so I won't sell them as if they were. I don't like the way the spring re-acts when you open or close the spout. Since I really don't have time to replace 200 flask springs I'm just gonna pass them on to you bargain hunters. Worst case, you have to replace the spring before too long.
If you need an extra flask for your FFFF priming powder or you would like to keep your pistol's packing material (cream of wheat) in a more authentic container then these flask will work just fine.

CYLINDER FLASK 44 CAL.
THIS WEEK ONLY $6.95 !
BUY NOW!

REMINGTON FLASK 36 CAL.
THIS WEEK ONLY $6.95 !
BUY NOW!



BRASS BUCKLES

  Sorry that the photo is not as clear as it should be. These cast brass buckles are not the top quality buckles that we sell everyday. But with that being said I'll add that they aint that bad either. They have the traditional C.W. style back but they are easily converted to fit your everyday belt. Made from solid cast brass that will last a lifetime. But I saved the best for last, they are super cheap! $5.95 each for oval or rectangle buckles and $9.95 for tongue and wreath. It's hard to go wrong at that price.

Here's the line up; Top left tongue and wreath is a Ky. state seal.
KENTUCKY STATE SEAL T & W     #SP001    $9.95  BUY NOW!

C.S. Tongue & Wreath     #SP002    $9.95  BUY NOW!

ALABAMA STATE SEAL Tongue & Wreath     #SP003    $9.95  BUY NOW!

GEORGIA STATE SEAL Tongue & Wreath     #SP004    $9.95  BUY NOW!

The top oval buckle sitting all by itself is an Arkansas oval.
ARKANSAS OVAL     #SP005    $5.95  BUY NOW!

GEORGIA RECATANGLE BUCKLE     #SP006    $5.95  BUY NOW!

FLORIDA RECATANGLE BUCKLE     #SP007    $5.95  BUY NOW!

VIRGINIA RECATANGLE BUCKLE     #SP007    $5.95  BUY NOW!

GEORGIA RECATANGLE BUCKLE SECOND STYLE     #SP008   $5.95  BUY NOW!

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GEORGIA OVAL BUCKLE     #SP009    $5.95  BUY NOW!

ALABAMA OVAL BUCKLE     #SP0010    $5.95  BUY NOW!

TEXAS / MISSISSIPPI OVAL BUCKLE     #SP0011    $5.95  SOLD OUT!

C.S.A.RECTANGLE BUCKLE     #SP0012    $5.95  BUY NOW!

NEXT ROW

MARYLAND OVAL BUCKLE     #SP0013    $5.95  BUY NOW!

EAGLE OVAL BUCKLE     #SP0014    $5.95  BUY NOW!

A.V.C OVAL BUCKLE     #SP0015    $5.95  BUY NOW!

MISSISSIPPI OVAL BUCKLE     #SP0016    $5.95  BUY NOW!


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