BLOCKADE RUNNER INC. is proud to offer our customers and friends an assortment of American Civil War and Pre-Civil War Relics, books, etc.
Some are from my collection, from time to time my interest change and I "sell off" one type of relic to buy another. Some of these are brought in by friends and customers. All of them are guaranteed original. They are listed here in no particular order. If the page becomes too large I will categorize them to make your viewing a little easier. Feel free to contact me should you need more info regarding any of the relics listed here.
As always, I'll consider any trade! Any and all relics have a 10 day inspection period and you can return them during that time only with no restocking fee. After the 10 day inspection period there will be a 15% restocking fee. There are no returns after 30 days of receipt.
Well this thing is getting a little too large for one page so I'm going to start categorizing it. Just click the link below to go to the topic you would like to see.
ARTILLERY
Projectiles, primers, frag.s, grape shot, etc.
BOOKS
Original books & newspapers along with a few reprints and reference books.
BOTTLES
Original bottles, jars and glassware.
BUTTONS
Original buttons both military and civilian.
EYEGLASSES
Original Eyeglasses of the Civil War Era.
HARDWARE
Original Hardware of all various discription.
IMAGES
Original CDV's, Dags, Ambro & Tintypes.
MONEY
Original Money, Paper & Coin from the Civil War Era.
SOLD
Photos of some of the more interesting items that we have sold lately.
NEW ITEMS LISTED BELOW
THREE TINE FORKS
All of our three tine forks are in great shape and ready to use. A great addition your mess kit. Just choose the one you like best.
THREE TINE FORKS
# SP000 $9.95 EACH
Fork A BUY NOW!
Fork B BUY NOW!
Fork C BUY NOW!
Fork D BUY NOW!
CW ERA TIN CANS
Here are three CW era tin cans. The two sardine tins are from camps trash pit used by Gen. Forrest found near Lavergne Tn. One was opened using a can opener, the other a bowie knife. The large "tomato" style tin was dug from the CW era layer of the city dump in Richmond Va. It too was opened with a can opener, the bottom of this can has rusted away but as you can see it still dispays nicely. Yes - I can show you several dated civil war era can openers.
CW ERA TIN CANS
# SP000 $39.95 BUY NOW!
DUG BELT KEEPER
This belt keeper was dug here in Middle Tennessee by a friend of mine, not a great friend as he won't take me there to hunt! A neat little relic that displays well with any oval lead filled buckle.
DUG BELT KEEPER
# SP000 $9.95 BUY NOW!
GODEY'S FASHION PRINT 1864
This is an original framed GODEY'S FASHION PRINT from the Dec. 1864 issue. It is in excellent condition. You can see the crease from the magazine fold but you have to look closely. It has been profesionally framed with a brown wood frame with black trim. It is very attractive and will grace any wall your home.
GODEY'S FASHION PRINT 1864
# SP000 $19.95 BUY NOW!
SCV MAGAZINE FIRST YEAR 1893
  
  
 
I've been trying to complete my "first year" SCV Magazine collection for many years now. Every few years I will find an issue and if it is better than the one I have I will upgrade. I'm still looking for Vol. 1, # 1, and I really would like to have a better #2. so if you have one and want to get rid of just let me know. It seldom takes me this long to complete a set of anything! There is no need for me to hold on to these extra copies. I'd rather help you complete or upgrade your collection. All are very reasonably priced.
If you are looking for a real piece of Son's of Confederate Veteran history then look no further. I have 8 copies of Vol. 1, numbers 5 through 12, that's May through December of 1893. Most are in Good to VG condition. Looking at the photos, May is the top left, to it's right is June, etc. etc. I'll be happy to give you the details on any issue your interested in, just email. A few are harder to come by than others, some are in better shape than others. That is why you see the variation in prices.
Editor and Manager, S. A. Cunningham, a member of the 41st Tenn. Inf. and a good Bedford County boy does not receive nearly the credit he deserves for founding this magazine. It was a link between Veterans who often used their letters to the magazine to find or find out what happened to old comrades. Sometimes to correct others when they thought the details of a particular battle account were incorrect. Wonderful battle stories straight from the veterans which can be found no where else. Some heroic, some benevolent and some tragically heart breaking.
MAY VOL. 1, #5 1893 $39.95 BUY NOW!
JUNE VOL. 1, #6 1893 $29.95 BUY NOW!
JULY VOL. 1, #7 1893 $14.95 BUY NOW!
AUGUST VOL. 1, #8 1893 $24.95 SOLD
SEPTEMBER VOL. 1, #9 1893 $24.95 SOLD
OCTOBER VOL. 1, #10 1893 $19.95 BUY NOW!
NOVEMBER VOL. 1, #11 1893 $24.95 SOLD
DECEMBER VOL. 1, #12 1893 $39.95 SOLD
1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN
This original 1858 smooth side canteen is in good solid condition, it will actually hold water. It is very sound. All the sling loops are strong and in tack. There are some small dents on both sides but nothing you would not expect to see on a canteen that actually saw service. The spout is in good shape, not mis-shaped at all. You can see from the photo that it received a light coat of silver paint (could be removed with a little work) at some point after the war. It was common for GAR halls to paint relics silver or gold and display them on their trophy wall but I do not know if that is the case here. If you would like a good solid relic at a very reasonable price it's going to be hard to beat this one.
1858 SMOOTH SIDE CANTEEN $129.95 BUY NOW!
WOOL CARDS (COMBS)
This unmarked set of wool cards are in very good condition, you can use them for cotton if you like - we won't tell. They are very old but still sound enough for heavy use. They may not be civil war vintage but they are made exactly the same as. Even if you don't actually "use" them just imagine what a great prop these will be sitting next to a basket of wool or cotton at the foot of your spinning wheel.
WOOL CARDS $39.95 BUY NOW!
ORIGINAL 1842 WRENCH
I was lucky enough to find two 1842 style musket wrenches the other day. Both are in fantastic condition with much of the original blueing still intact. If you would like a great accessory to your original Mississippi rifle this would be a great one. Neither is marked US on the neck, were these made for the civilian market? Perhaps they just never got stamped, maybe one of the workers at the plant "accidentally" dropped these in his lunch bucket, who knows?
Both of these are money back guaranteed to be original for as long as you own them.
ORIGINAL 1842 WRENCH
ON THE LEFT $49.95 EACH SOLD
ON THE RIGHT $49.95 EACH BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEYS
Here's a novel little item for your impression, an original period brass house key. I can think of several ways that this item would be enhance your impression. As the lady of the house you could well be in charge of the keys to not only the home but the smoke house and individual rooms of the house as you may wish to restrict access to some rooms.
It would certainly not be unusual for the gentleman of the home to carry the keys of his office, home, etc.
A police officer, provost or sheriff would carry several don't you think. You can probably think of many ways to use these that I have not even considered.
All keys are originals and are shown actual size.
ORIGINAL BRASS HOUSE KEY $7.95
BRASS HOUSE KEY A $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY B $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY C $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY D $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY E $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY F $9.95 SOLD
BRASS HOUSE KEY G $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY H $7.95 BUY NOW!
BRASS HOUSE KEY I $9.95 SOLD
BRASS HOUSE KEY J $7.95 BUY NOW!
 
FOLDING POCKET FORK
I have always been amazed at the wide variety of these folding eating utensils. From the ornate pre-war gentleman's set with ivory or mother of pearl handles to the mass produced plain "soldier's" set which were stamped out by the thousands. There's just something I like about carrying your silverware with you.
This is a great example of the soldiers folding fork. Never an issue item but a prized possession which he purchased or perhaps a gift from home. If you've ever tried to carry a regular two or three tine period fork in your haversack then there is no doubt you've been "pierced" in the leg by it's prongs sticking through. This folding model would have been a welcome replacement to any soldier on the march. This one is unmarked but very well made. It is four inches long when closed, a little over seven when opened. It has a very strong spring, the fork is firm, will not bend as some modern reproductions. It has iron bolsters with hardwood, iron riveted handles. It is very thin and light and I mean that in a good way. It really looks like the guy who designed this one actually had experience carrying one. It could be carried in your pants pocket without discomfort. Some of the nickel plating has worn off the tines but I don't think it effects the overall look or usefulness of this piece.
FOLDING POCKET FORK
ITEM # SP00 $69.95
BUY NOW!
ORIGINAL C.W. RELICS FROM MID. TN.
We get a lot of request for specific relics or relics from a particular camp. So rather than us waiting around for you to call we have tried to put together a few boxes of some of our must requested items. All of the items in the photo will come to you in a 4.5 X 5.5 inch ryker glass front display box.
This box contains 1 of each of the following. A saber belt button, a kepi chin strap buckle, a small union eagle button from the same kepi as the buckle and a .58 cal. three ring minnie ball.
ORIGINAL C.W. RELICS FROM MID. TN. #3
ITEM # SP00 $19.95
BUY NOW!
US & CS MINNIE BALLS
Original minnie balls that have been dug right here in Middle Tennessee. Most have been recovered from sites of the Tullahoma campaign. Liberty Gap, Hoover's Gap and Guy's Gap. As well as some from the Bell Buckle and Wartrace area, both of which were occupied mainly during 1863. Many of these were "drops", some are fired but all are guaranteed to be at least 90%, there may be a very small ding but very slight or we would not offer them. Many are actually perfect. We have Enfield (smooth sides) and Springfield (three ringers)offered here. Either is a great piece of Civil War history that you can hold in your hand. It's amazing to feel the actual weight of these things and to know that some soldier, north or south had his hands on them 145 years ago.
CS ENFIELD MINNIE $4.95 # 2369 BUY NOW!
US SPRINGFIELD MINNIE $3.95 # 2370 BUY NOW!
FIRED MINNIE BALLS
All of these fired minnies are from the Middle Tennessee area with most coming from the Tullahoma campaign. Liberty Gap, Guy's Gap, Hoover's Gap, you get the picture. We try not to include any that are too disfigured. What's the point if you can't tell it's a bullet? Some only have slight dings. If you buy more than one we will try to make sure you get different styles.
FIRED MINNIE BALLS
ITEM # SP00 $1.95 BUY NOW!
BONE BUTTONS
We have a new cache of bone buttons just in. Both two hole and four. 3/8 and 5/8 inch. Just let us know which you want and how many. How can you go wrong at only $0.50 each?!
ORIGINAL BONE BUTTONS $0.50 BUY NOW!
 
CS FRAME BUCKLE
Standard CS Frame Buckle. This buckle looks a lot better in person than it does in the photo, I think I "over lit" it. This one has been out of the ground for several years now. It came from General Bates position at the June 1863, Battle of Hoover's Gap Tn. A local Tennessee boy lost this one! It has a crack, just a crack, nothing missing, that has been professionally repaired by Robert McDaniel. You will not be able to find the repair without a magnifying glass. Most folks will tell you he is the top man in the country for repairs, not the state, the country. I hate to give this one up but I've got another I want to buy.
STANDARD CS FRAME BUCKLE $695.95 BUY NOW!
CONFEDERATE BATTLE SHIRT AMBRO.
I think this is the only one of these I've ever owned. A quarter plate ambrotype of a Confederate Soldier wearing a battle shirt. It must have been cool that day as he still has his overcoat on. Too bad for us but you can still see a large part of the shirt. I think this one will clean up nicely.
CONFEDERATE BATTLE SHIRT PHOTO $1250.00 BUY NOW!
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