D-GUARD BOWIE
This D-Guard Bowie is the best reproduction I've seen in a long time. I really like the look and feel of this one and the brass knuckle guard really looks great. There's just not much I don't like about this one. It is on the smaller side for a D Guard, 15 inches overall. The blade is 10 inches, it is still very correct but most originals are larger. Being larger and heavier also made them more cumbersome. That's why you find them less and less as the war wore on. These are best for early war impressions. Battle of Shiloh, Perryville, Corinth etc. etc. You will not be disappointed in this blade.
D-GUARD BOWIE
#644-A $39.95
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DELUXE SHAVING KIT
Over the years I've seen many original Civil War era examples of this item. Some large, some small but all were large enough to carry those items needed for daily grooming. Now if you want to be historically correct this item was reserved to men who had access to a baggage train, not a grunts knap sack. You would also expect to find it in a gentleman's grip because as you know when traveling you always want the most needed items handy. The Porter can't loose it if you have it at your side. How many times have you gotten off of a steam boat in Memphis and your trunk went on to New Orleans?! But enough about my troubles - this is a very unique period correct item that will make any officer smile, yes it is a great gift idea.
It comes with everything you see in the photo plus a nice cotton drawstring bag for your cup and soap as they do not fit in the box. What a great complete shaving kit. The color of the razor handles vary.
DELUXE SHAVING KIT
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SMALL WOODEN CHEST
This is the same box as seen above used in our Deluxe Shaving Kit so if you care to you can make your own by adding just the accessories you want or use it for something altogether different. It has 1001 uses and it will look great doing them all. It measures 7 inches long and 5 inches wide. It is 3 inches deep. They are very well made and as you can see from the photos they are very attractive.
SMALL WOODEN CHEST
#2494 $19.95
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SHOULDER STOCKS
We are very happy to once again be able to offer shoulder stocks for both Colt pistols, the 1851 and the 1860. Of course the quality is top notch, none better but most of the time these do require some fitting. We can do that for you if you like, enquire for prices.
SHOULDER STOCK FOR COLT 1851
#020-ST $199.95
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SHOULDER STOCK FOR COLT 1860
#024-ST $199.95
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HAND MADE HEMP ROPE
Our hemp rope is hand made in India. It is about 1/4 of an inch but varies, a little thicker - a litte thinner. It works very well around the camp and is especially useful for securing tents. It is very inexpensive, only $1.95 per yard and it is a very good copy of the original!
HAND MADE HEMP ROPE
#969-R $1.95 per yard
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WHITE COTTON LACING
Lacing that looks right is very hard to find so you can imagine how glad we were to get 1000 yards of this white cotton. You can cut it to any length and simply dip the ends in candle or bees wax to prevent fraying. Great for corsets, shoe and boot laces and 100 other sewing projects.
WHITE COTTON LACING
#2206-L $1.95 per yard
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SMALL ANTIQUE FLASK/BOTTLE
These are getting soo hard to find! I was very glad to find a small cache of them at a bottle show. This little bottle has 100 uses. Makes a great little pocket flask, it can be used just as it is or covered with cloth or leather. Carry any of your favorite spices, liquid or dry. Use for oil or coal oil, it's uses are limited only by your imagination. Holds 2 ounces of liquid. I only have a few of them and expect them to go fast.
SMALL ANTIQUE FLASK/BOTTLE
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PETERSON'S LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE
MAY 1862
I have to admit that some times a product turns out better than I ever anticipated - this is one of those. The quality of this reprint is outstanding, as close to the original as was humanly possible. Every piece of type was re-set, this is no xerox copy! In addition it is the correct size and the fashion print is actually in color just as the original.
If your not familiar with Peterson's you have really been missing out. Peterson's was published out of Philadelphia and was one of the most popular Ladies magazines of it's time, it overtook Godey's as the number one best seller in 1866 and Godey's never held that title again. The format is basically the same but it is my personal opinion that the writing is better as is their explanation of the fashions. As a matter of fact this issue has the best explanation of which materials to use for the different degrees of mourning that I have ever seen.
Page after page of fashions for the lady of the house and the children. Knitting and crochet projects with detailed instructions, book reviews, songs with lyrics and music, stories, some serial, some complete and don't forget receipts. Many many examples of needlework and poems galore, few people realize or appreciate the popularity of poetry during the CW era. This will be a great asset to any ladies kit, especially for living histories.
But why take my word for it? Let's ask Mr. Peterson what he thinks of his magazine!
Now when Mr. Peterson says that this magazine contains 1000 pages and 30 steel plate engravings he is speaking of the year, Not per monthly issue.
PETERSON'S MAY 1862
#2493 $9.95
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CS LOCAL 13 STAR BUTTON
As with many CS items local manufacturers took over production once the Blockade dried up the foreign supply. Such is the case here, during the first year of the war fine quality English made buttons were available but by mid-war they were seldom found. A crude version with little or no gilt and no back mark would often have to substitute. We think this to be a very good copy.
CS LOCAL 13 STAR BUTTON COAT SIZE
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CS LOCAL 13 STAR BUTTON CUFF SIZE
#0000 $1.95
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COMPASS WITH HINGED LID
Here's a very well made brass compass with hinged lid, to open it simply push the button on top - similar to a pocket watch. To close just shut the lid and push the button to latch. Great for keeping glass cover of your compass face free from scratches. It's about the size of a standard pocket watch too so it won't take up much room in your kit.
COMPASS WITH HINGED LID
#0000 $12.95
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LOCK STOCK AND BARREL
Well it took a while but we finally convinced Craig Barry to do another printing of his book, "Lock Stock & Barrel". This has been one of the most popular books we have ever carried and we are very happy to have it back in stock. This is a handbook for modifying the features of reproduction firearms for re-enacting. Lots of great information and original photos. A real "how to"!
LOCK STOCK AND BARREL
#2265 $27.95
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DALLEY'S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
I've been waiting quite some time to offer this tin and I am very happy to finally have them finished. The photo to the left is the original tin top that was dug from a Confederate redoubt on Horse Mnt. which was part of CS Gen. Bragg's "Duck River Line" defenses which he abandoned in June of 1863.
Our reproduction measures 2 inches across and 2 inches tall. The lid fits tightly and simply pulls off just as the old snuff cans used to. You can look at the photos above and judge for yourself whether we did a good job of reproducing them or not.
HERE'S A DALLEY'S ADVERTISING POSTER DATED 1859.
Notice at the bottom of the poster the distributor list two location - New York & New Orleans - so I'm guessing this product would just as likely to be found in a US camp as a CS.
HERE'S A NEW'S PAPER AD FROM THAT SAME YEAR.
The Scranton Republican
January 13, 1859
Dalley's Magical Pain Extractor which promises to,
"...cure the following among a great catalogue of diseases: burns, scalds, cuts, chafes, sore nipples, corns, bites, bunions, strains, poison, chilblains, biles, ulcers, fever sores, felons, ear ache, piles, sore eyes, gout, swellings, rheumatism, scald head, salt rheum, baldness, erysipelas, ringworm, barber's itch, small pox, measles, rash, &c."
Well that cures just about everything I've got!
DALLEY'S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
#2487 $11.95
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PLAYING CARDS 1862
Well it looked like nobody was going to reproduce these cards so I just did it myself. I got tired of playing poker at first Mananas with a deck that wasn't produced till 1864! The colors are brighter than seen in the photo. Some days my photographic abilities are somewhat lacking.
Here's what the original box (and our repro) has printed on it.
The American Card Co. Confident that the introduction of NATIONAL EMBLEMS in the place of Foreign, in PLAYING Cards will be hailed with delight by the American People, take pleasure in presenting the UNION PLAYING CARDS as the first and only genuine American Cards ever produced, the the fullest confidence that the time is not far distant when they will be the leading card in the American market. etc. etc. etc.
Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862. etc. etc. etc.
PLAYING CARDS 1862
#632 $9.95
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"SNUFF BOX" STYLE TIN
Well it's no secret that I really like tins. Every time I find a great little original that will fit neatly in a haversack or a sewing basket I just have to have it. Some of them just have to be reproduced as this one did. This little oval "snuff box" style has a hinged lid just as the original. You won't have to worry about the two becoming separated or lost. You already know my speech about just how useful these things are so I'll spare you this time. One thing that is different about this tin is we have applied a very light coat of an opaque colored lacquer to the outside to help prevent rust and give it an aged appearance. They measure 2.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 1 inch tall.
SNUFF BOX TIN
#2488 $9.95
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RECTANGULAR PHARMACY TIN
Ok, this one is pretty cool too. I've seen a few of these with hand written pharmacy labels on them. I'm sure they had many other used but that's the one I'm going with. One thing that is different about this tin is we have applied a very light coat of an opaque colored lacquer to the outside to help prevent rust and give it an aged appearance. They measure 2.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 1 inch tall.
RECTANGULAR PHARMACY TIN
#2489 $7.95
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TRADE BLANKETS
Trade blankets? Yep, from the Trail of Tears to Custer's Last Stand these babies are right on the money. These blankets will work from 1820 to 1890 with no problem. During the Civil War they would have just been an inexpensive civilian blanket.
But these aint cheap, they are top notch European made wool blankets and there is a very limited supply. THE QUALITY IS OUTSTANDING! There is a lot of variation to the patterns so it's best if you call your order in or use the comments box on the order page to let us know which you prefer. I suggest you give us a second choice as well.
They are all 60 by 80 inches or there abouts. Some are 100% wool others are blends but they are all great.
TRADE BLANKETS
#2486 $49.95
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1861 C.S. NASHVILLE BIBLE
This is one of the rarest of all "Confederate" Bibles. When the Southern states broke ranks with the north, they also fell out with the New York Bible Society who had been supplying all the inexpensive bibles. Nashville was one of if not the first to put their printing presses to work filling the demand for small pocket testaments. That may be why Nashville is the Religious printing capital of the world today. I am very happy to be able to offer you this one, made directly from an original in my collection and limited to 500 copies. I don't know how long that will last but I suspect "not very". This has been of the most need items for the hobby but to my knowledge never reproduced. They measure 3.5 X 5 inches and have the NASHVILLE Bible 1861 stamp.
Please note; these are not a modern New Testament with a different cover page, the font and type size is the same as our original. Sorry it took so long to make these available but they were worth the wait.
1861 NASHVILLE NEW TESTEMENT
#2478 $19.95
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If you like we will include one of our Identification tags, glued to the insided cover of your bible. We copied this one from an original that was from the Bible House Baltimore, we simply changed the city and state. The original was used by a soldier from Ohio so it seems like these really got around. We can make yours to order if you like. Just let us know which city and state you would like. Use the comment section of the order form, call or email. The I.D. tag is Black printing on white paper. Remember - these are sold glued into your bible, we do not sell them seperately.
Soldier I.D. for Bible $2.95
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1862 CONFEDERATE STATES BIBLE SOCIETY
After Nashville fell in Feb. of 1862 the job went to the newly formed Confederate States Bible Society to be printed in Augusta Georgia where the presses and printers kept the soldiers in small testaments until the fall of Augusta near the end of the war. The original Augusta Bibles, if you can find one start at $300.00 Ours is a little cheaper.
1862 CONFEDERATE STATES BIBLE SOCIETY
#2479 $19.95
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1863 CSA REGULATIONS
Here's a tough one to find, a brand new copy of the 1863 CSA Regulations. 422 pages of bureaucratic bliss, every question (in regard to the correct army way) answered. How to set up and run every dept. of the Army. Every form you ever wanted is here for you to copy. Uniform regulations for both Officer and Enlisted man. Uniform regulations did not change throughout the entire war, at least according to the Reg. books. I've telegraphed Richmond about that but so far no reply.
1863 CSA REGULATIONS
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PECARDS EQUE-CARE
The number one name in leather care now offers a specially formulated version of their product made especially for the care of equestrian leathers. Pecards is known the world over as the name you can trust when caring for your expensive antique leather goods so it only stands to reason that they would produce the finest balm for caring for your saddle and tack. How much did you spend on that saddle? Why not take care of it with Pecards so it will last for years of hard campaigning.
PECARDS EQUE-CARE
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IMPORTED CONFEDERATE UNIFORMS
Imported Confederate Uniforms of Peter Tait & Co., Limerick, Ireland by Frederick R. Adolphus.
Imported Confederate Uniforms of Peter Tait & Co., Limerick, Ireland is a 72-page, full color, illustrated reference book covering the most famous imported Confederate uniform of the Civil War. It is, to date, the only reference that includes documentation and photos of every surviving Peter Tait uniform known to exist. A total of 126 color images document these blue-gray uniforms, along with several additional black and white photos from the war era. The color photos offer different perspectives and close-ups showing construction details, lining, stitching, and size stamps used in Peter Tait jackets and trousers. They also include the faces, back marks, and Tice numbers of every button used on Peter Tait jackets. Furthermore, readers will not need to squint at the pictures. The book is an ample 8 ½” x 11” (21.5 cm x 28 cm) format, allowing for large images and crisp details of every Tait jacket.
In addition to the detailed photos, the well-documented text specifies the number of uniforms delivered to the Confederacy and the places the soldiers wore them. The provenance of each Tait jacket is included along with the soldier’s service record. The usage of the Peter Tait uniform in the Army of Northern Virginia, the Carolina Campaign, the Mobile Garrison, and the Department of the Trans-Mississippi proves that this imported Confederate jacket was the Confederacy’s one truly universal uniform.
Adolphus’ research is supported by 67 end notes, almost exclusively taken from primary sources and original Confederate documents. Far from an exercise in conjecture, this study fills a void with factual information about the acquisition, delivery, and use of the Tait uniform. The author also proves that Peter Tait was not the only manufacturer of the “Tait” uniform. Alexander Collie and Hebbert & Co., London provided their share, as well.
This book thoroughly documents the contribution of Ireland and Great Britain to the Southern armies, and is a “must have” for anyone interested in imported Confederate uniforms.
IMPORTED CONFEDERATE UNIFORMS
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CALLIGRAPY NIBS
Somehow I became the proud owner of a box of assorted Calligraphy nibs. The photo above shows the largest sizes but there is quite an assortment. If you would like more than one I can make you a real deal. $2.00 each if you buy multiples. Of course we will adjust your total when we charge out your order to reflect the discount. Feel free to send me a photo or a good description if your looking for something special. I'll be glad to see if we have it.
CALLIGRAPHY NIBS
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CO. AYTCH
It's been a long time since we have had the original version of Sam Watkin's famous book, "Company Aytch" but we are sure glad to have it back. I would venture to guess that this is one of the most quoted books (regarding the AOT) ever written. Sam's adventures during the war encompass so many aspects that you just won't find in any other book. A private soldier who served from start to finish and tramped every mile the Army of Tennessee made. Serving under every commander, Johnson, Bragg, Hood and fighting in every battle. Even after 35 years of studying the war this is still my favorite book.
COMPANY AYTCH
#721-A $18.95
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CS "EGG PLATE" BUCKLE
Here's another great piece of Army of Tennessee history. The CS "egg plate" buckle. This plate is often dug here in the Middle Tennessee area and many relic dealers and historians that I have spoken with believe them to have produced in Tullahoma during the first half of 1863. The originals are stamped from copper with hooks made from telegraph wire soldered onto the back of the buckle. Our egg plate is made to exacting measurements taken straight from an original and cast from brass with typical brass buckle style hooks. When made in the original style there is just too much breakage for my taste so some compromise had to be made. There is no compromise regarding the look though, in that regard they are dead on!
CS "EGG PLATE"
#2457 $18.95
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1861 AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY NEW TESTAMENT
I've been promising you a correctly made bible for quite some time now. I am very happy to be able to offer you this one, made directly from an original in my collection and limited to 500 copies. I don't know how long that will last but I suspect "not very". This has been of the most need items for the hobby but to my knowledge never reproduced. They measure 3.5 X 5 inches and have the American Bible Society 1861 stamp.
Please note; these are not a modern New Testament with a different cover page, the font and type size is the same as our original. Sorry it took so long to make these available but they were worth the wait.
1861 NEW TESTEMENT
#2455 $19.95
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MEN'S SILVER RING
I normally don't sell men's rings but when I saw this one I had to have one for myself, thought you might like one too. These babies are "dead on", you can bet that in the next few years they will start to turn up at relic shows being sold for originals. They are solid silver, not plated or washed copper. They come in all the normal men's sizes and can be sized by your local jeweler. The shield design gives ample room for any type of engraving you might like. I'm having a square and compass put on mine but you could have your regt. # and company letter or even your initials, how about an infantry horn or crossed sabers? This is a great ring at a great price. It's a perfect gift and just in time for Santa!
MEN'S SILVER RING SIZE 7
#2456 $39.95
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MEN'S SILVER RING SIZE 8
#2456 $39.95
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MEN'S SILVER RING SIZE 9
#2456 $39.95
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MEN'S SILVER RING SIZE 10
#2456 $39.95
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MEN'S SILVER RING SIZE 11
#2456 $39.95
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MEN'S SILVER RING SIZE 12
#2456 $39.95
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HAND BOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
HARD BACK ONLY
This book is designed to instruct the average citizen with no prior military training on the proper duties of the soldier and how they should be carried out. This is not one book but really 12 books bound together as each chapter will train the citizen soldier in a different area of his duties. From camp cooking to the proper way to stand when in formation. How to properly lay out a camp for a Regt. Instruction for the recruit, the Company and the Regt. Also covered in this brilliant work is field fortification and the firing of light and heavy artillery. This book is as useful for the new officer as it is the recruit. Capt Viele has done a great service for his country, every one of the 300,000 volunteers should be issued one of these useful books.
HAND BOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
#306 $19.95
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THE YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER'S FRIEND
This is one of my favorite period advice & cook books. Originally printed in 1859, written by Mrs. Cornelius. It was and is very popular. It's been 30 years since anyone reproduced this one. Every now and then I find a copy to resell and they always go quickly. So after some consideration I drug out one of my old original copies and had 500 hard back copies of them printed. I think you will be very happy with the results.
THE YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER'S FRIEND
#2452 $19.95
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THE LADIES INDISPENSABLE ASSISTANT
This book has more remedies than recipes (original spelling) but there are plenty of both along with a helping of general advice. Many of you may find the listing of plants and their healing properties the most useful or at least enjoyable. Contained within these pages you will find everything from advice for visiting to potions to keep your hair from turning gray and much more.
This book is a little more obscure than many of the others you may have heard me mention in the past. I've always enjoyed it but I have never seen it reproduced. I think it much to valuable a book to let disappear into the book graveyard without even a proper stone. So once again I took the task upon myself. I hope you think it worthy.
THE LADIES INDISPENSABLE ASSISTANT
#2453 $14.95
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LOLA MONTEZ, THE ART OF BEAUTY
What a great book! I don't see how this book ever goes out of print. I was lucky enough to buy several of the 1982 copies, printed in Australia from the estate of an old book dealer. You had better get them while they last because they never last long. If your not familiar with Lola your missing out, she was a real hell cat (my kind of gal). Originally printed in 1858 this faithful reproduction covers all the things a lady needs to know regarding beauty, health and worldly matters. She even throws in some advice for the guys, although I think much of that is "tongue in cheek".
LOLA MONTEZ, THE ART OF BEAUTY
#2454 $19.95
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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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