ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR RELICS

  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



SINGLE SHOT .44 CAL.

  This original .44 caliber single shot pistol was a very common type to be found among soldiers and civilians during the period. The reason being this was the most inexpensive weapon you could buy. Found by relic hunters at the sites of all early war battles by the dozen. Often seen in period soldier's photos, often as a photographer's prop. but I've seen many photos where the subject had 2 or more of these in his belt with one in his hand. That always made me think he brought at least one of those his self. Being easily concealed in a pocket or purse also contributed to this guns popularity. This type is often dug in CS camps.
  This particular weapon is a smooth bore, it's overall style and appearance leads me to believe it can be dated to circa 1850. The barrel is clear, clean and strong. It has a decent nipple and the hammer spring is strong. The barrel proofs appear to be Belgium as is so often the case with this type pistol.

SINGLE SHOT .44 CAL. $349.95 BUY NOW!



1860 TWO BAND ENFIELD









  If you've been looking for a strong original rifled musket that you could take to the field without worry, this may be it. I can find no reason not to take this one out and have some fun. The stock is dark, which I really like, the mechanics are super. I would not be afraid to pop caps on this one all day long. The rifling is out standing. Best of all it's CHEAP! Your next question should be - why is it cheap? Simple, back in the 60s (1960s that is) some dummy put Confederate stamps on it. I, nor anyone I know believes this gun ever saw service in the CS Army, Navy or Marines, neither has it been to Georgia, note the Ga. stamp on the butt of the musket. But that don't hurt a thing other than to make collectors frown and give re-enacters a chance to buy a great original gun cheap. Feel free to ask me any questions but I think the photos speak for themselves.

1860 TWO BAND ENFIELD $1195.95 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 BUY NOW!

SEPTEMBER VOL. 1, #9 1893 $24.95 BUY NOW!

OCTOBER VOL. 1, #10 1893 $19.95 BUY NOW!

NOVEMBER VOL. 1, #11 1893 $24.95 BUY NOW!

DECEMBER VOL. 1, #12 1893 $39.95 BUY NOW!



THREE TINE BONE HANDLE FORK

  This three tine bone handle fork is in very good condition. I don't think it was ever used. This style is normally found with a wooden handle so it is unusual to find it with bone. As you can see from the photo there is a crack in the handle which happens when they are over exposed to moisture. The handle is tight and you need not fear it coming loose. The fork measures almost eight inches long. This type is often dug in CS camps.

THREE TINE BONE HANDLE FORK $9.95 BUY NOW!



BINOCULARS

  This pair of binoculars is made by the CHAMPIERE CO. of Paris. The optics are very good and clear. The focus adjustment wheel turns freely. The leather is complete, not brittle at all but could use some leather treatment. That would very much help the color. I shot this photo under a very strong light so you are seeing them at there very worst. They actually look much better in person. They are marked ARMY on one tube and LONG RANGE on the other. Even though they look every bit the part I suspect these are slightly post war. As you can see by the photo above there is a ding on both eyepieces but nothing that effects their overall look or usefulness. As you see them in the photo they are adjusted to 6 inches tall and they are 4 5/8 inches wide. Prices of binoculars are soring. I don't know how much longer I will be able to sell them at my current prices but I will do so as long as possible. You've been warned, don't be surprised when they start increasing.

BINOCULARS ARMY LONG RANGE $39.95 BUY NOW!



IRON STIRRUPS

  This original pair of civil war era iron stirrups is quite unusual. They are the smallest pair I have ever seen! A grown man's foot will not fit in these. One would be perfect for a side saddle as a ladies foot should fit just fine or even better if you are building a period correct saddle for your "future trooper" then these would be great. How cool would your ten year old think Dad was if you put these on these on his saddle? VERY! that's how cool you would be. These are right as rain, they are not post war. As stated above I have never seen a set this size in 40 years of collecting. The bottom (where your foot rest) measures just over 3 inches wide. At their widest inner dimension they are 3 5/8 inches. They stand 4.5 inches tall.

IRON STIRRUPS $39.95 BUY NOW!





1861 SPRINGFIELD BAYONET .58

  This original 1861 Springfield bayonet for a .58 caliber is in very good condition. Very straight, the retainer ring turns freely. Overall it is very nice. It is a "barn find" so as you would expect and as you can see from the photos there is some small amount of pitting around the socket. The blade has almost no pitting as the scabbard protected it for many years but it (the scabbard) fell to pieces when removed from the bayonet. This bayonet will look just as good on your rifle as it would in your relic collection.

SPRINGFIELD BAYONET $129.95 BUY NOW!



KNIFE FORK SET W INLAY

  This is a great set of utensils. The handles and the inlay are tight with no cracks at all. You'll get years of use out of this set. The clover inlay is hard to find. I don't remember the last time I owned any! If you want more than one set let me know. Right now I have 5 sets and an extra knife all in great condition but they won't last long.

KNIFE FORK SET W INLAY $19.95 BUY NOW!



SMALL FORK

  This little fork is in great shape. We are showing it next to a regular size fork for scale only, the large fork is not included. I sometimes hear people refer to this seldom seen fork as a childs fork and that may be the case but I believe that a lady of small stature would have been more comfortable using this size fork rather than the larger ones.

SMALL FORK 9.95 BUY NOW!



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 $149.95 BUY NOW!



CIVIL WAR ERA COFFEE GRINDER

  I seldom come across these at an affordable price and never in this good of condition. This is a smaller model, 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall to the top of the handle. That in it's self makes this an unusual find as the larger ones are much more common. There are two pressure adjustments on this machine. You can see one in the photo, it's located on top of the box just forward of the hopper. The other is exactly opposite on the other side. It would take some work to loosen them enough to use but fortunately for us they are adjusted perfectly as they are. Notice the small piece of wood missing from the upper right hand corner of the drawer. When you have this piece in your hand I think you'll agree that this detracts little from the grinder as that small piece has been missing since antiquity. That small piece of wood is the only thing that keeps it from being an extraordinary find. It works perfectly, I've ground coffee beans from it myself just today. If you have always wanted a working civil war era coffee grinder this is your chance. I doubt you'll find a better working model or one with more visual appeal than this.

CIVIL WAR ERA COFFEE GRINDER $99.95 BUY NOW!



 

CIVIL WAR ERA SPIDER SKILLET

  This "spider" is in very good condition. It's of the 12 inch variety with the sides being 3 1/2 inches deep. This skillet is unusual in at least one respect, all of the 3 legs are the same length! That's seldom found in antique cookware. This skillet has the normal pitting for a piece of this age. There is nothing that detracts from it's great appearance or usability. I'll even season the iron for you. Once that's done it will be better than a Teflon surface as long as you don't over heat or wash it. Cast iron cookware, when properly used should be wiped clean only. No soap, no water.
  I remember one article from an Indianapolis paper describing some CS prisoners. In the article they mentioned that some of the prisoners carried the "old fashioned" spider skillets.

CIVIL WAR ERA SPIDER SKILLET $59.95 BUY NOW!





ORIGINAL, ONE OF A KIND
CONFEDERATE SHOE

  I bet this is the first one of these that you have seen all day. This is an original Confederate Shoe, dug in Nashville Tennessee from the Union Hospital trash pit. It has been professionally conserved and is ready for your display. Of course the bulk of the items which have been found at this site are Union but there is the occasional CS piece found. There was a K.M.I. jacket found at the same level as this shoe. Notice the unique feature of the "heel cup" being on the outside of the shoe rather than the inside and the rivet and stitching where there is normally stitching only. The only damage to the shoe is (as seen in the above photo) there is a small portion of the sole missing from the toe area, this will not show when displayed. Although there is no previously known shoe of this type the experts agree that it is in all likelihood Confederate. The lace is not original to the shoe.
  If your not familiar with the Union Hospital trash pit I'll tell you the story. Nashville was garrisoned by the Union army from just a few days after the fall of Fort Donelson, Feb. of 62, until the end of the war and beyond. It was a major convalescent center for the wounded Union troops during this time. The hospital treated thousand upon thousands of troops during this time and generated mountains of trash including the clothing of the wounded and dead. This trash was loaded into a rail car and taken just a mile away to a railroad trestle which ran over a deep ravine. There the trash was just shoveled right out of the cars where it landed at the bottom of what would become the largest trash pit of the war. To give you some idea of how much garbage was there, the State Archeologist stopped digging at 45 feet! Declared there was nothing left and opened the site to whomever. Guys are still digging stuff out of there.

ORIGINAL CONFEDERATE SHOE
#SP-00 $295.95 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 $59.95 EACH BUY NOW!

ON THE RIGHT $59.95 EACH BUY NOW!


CW ERA TIN OIL CAN

  This is a first for me. I've never seen a period oil can before. This appears to have been made in a small shop, not a home shop. Everything about it is right as rain from the top to the finish to the soldering. It could not be any better or more correct for the period. It could actually be used for a spirit lamp, just add the wick and you could use it in your "period" tin shop. If you do an armourers impression, how cool would it be to pull this out of your tool box at your next event?

C.W. ERA TIN OIL CAN
$19.95 BUY NOW!


ORIGINAL OVAL TIN PAN

  Here's a neat little item and this is the first one I've ever seen for sale individually. It's a Civil War period oval shaped tin bowl. (You see a lot of pre-war oval kitchen ware) It measures 9 inches long by 6 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall. Now that may be a little too large to use for your personal bowl but it is perfect for a serving bowl. I believe this bowl is from one of the pre-war picnic sets. The moment the war seemed eminent the manufacturer simply changed the label on the box from "picnic" to "mess set" and marketed them to the volunteers. I just love commerce! This bowl's exterior is perfect and has only very light rust on the inside that can easily be removed with a little elbow grease and steel wool. This is a great price for a piece of era tin ware.

OVAL TIN PAN
ITEM # SP00 $24.95 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!



LARGE BRASS RAILROAD TYPE KEYS

  Here's another novel little item for your impression, a couple of large original period brass keys for railroad type locks. Now there are probably not a lot of you doing a Railroad engineer or brakeman impressions but they are not the only folks who would use large locks. An artilleryman could use either of these as his watch fob, limber chest have large locks right. It's up to you and your imagination as to how you use them but I don't come across these often and I only have two. If you want one you have better not delay. For clarity of detail they are shown 50% larger than they actually are.

ORIGINAL BRASS R.R. TYPE BRASS KEY A $7.95 BUY NOW!

ORIGINAL BRASS R.R. TYPE KEY B $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 $79.95 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 knap sack shoulder strap hook, a knap sack shoulder strap triangular catch, a decorative bayonet scabbard finial and a Sharps carbine bullet.

ORIGINAL C.W. RELICS FROM MID. TN. #2
ITEM # SP00 $19.95 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!


ORIGINAL MILITIA SABER





  This style of pre war militia saber was popular from 1840 through 1870. They are often seen in pre war and early war date photos. It has an ivory handle with a Knight's head pommel. The cross guard is silvered brass and of the Maltese style. It measures right at 34 inches in length. The overall condition is very good. The cross guard has a little play in it. The blade has no nicks of any kind and only the slightest surface rust which could be gently removed is so desired. There is no makers mark of any kind so it is impossible to date this saber exactly. I do believe it to be one of the later models which makes it a good candidate for CW use.
  If you subscibe to the mag. "North South Trader's Civil War" take a look at volume 33, issue number 5, 2008. Page 25 has the sword of Miles Squires of Louisiana pictured there. It's almost an exact match!
  These are the least expensive, original, C.W. era sabers on the market today. I wonder how long that will last?

ORIGINAL MILITIA SABER $169.95 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!


HAIR WATCH CHAIN

  This may be the best example of HAIR JEWELRY that I have ever owned. I don't use the term, "Museum Quality" often but it really applies here. Not a hair out of place (Corny jokes provided at no extra charge.) Two different styles of braiding technique were used in the making of this excellent piece, a standard braid and then a spiral braid, very elegant. Now I do not know if the T bar and Lobster claw clip are gold or gold plated but they are a very deep gold color, no flaking, 18k is what it looks like. The center piece is very ornate and a charm or key for your key wind is easily added. The hair measures 12 inches long, overall is 12.5 inches.
  Godey's ladies book, 1859 advertises hair jewelry in all 12 issues. Hair jewelry was very popular. It's a shame more of it was not stored properly over the years, we would have a lot more great examples.

HAIR WATCH CHAIN $129.95 BUY NOW!


UNUSED PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE

  This is an unused patriotic gummed letter cover with a "Columbia" theme. Ready for battle with flag and shield in hand. The face is perfect. If you have ever wanted to make your own covers this would be a great one to copy. There are no stains or browning from age. The back of the cover has a few small spots. It measures 2 3/4 inches by 5 inches.

PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE COLUMBIA $14.95 BUY NOW!



UNUSED PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE

  This is an unused patriotic gummed letter cover with a "Flag" theme. Crossed flags of the Union flying in the breeze with tassels. The face is perfect. If you have ever wanted to make your own covers this would be a great one to copy. It is a light blue in color. There are no stains or browning from age. The back of the cover has a few small spots. It measures 2 3/4 inches by 5 inches.

PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE FLAGS $14.95 BUY NOW!



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