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; When Nashville fell in Feb. of 1862 and our Gov. Isham Harris R U N N O F T'ed. Then learning that the yankees were still several miles away he returned telling the citizens that he only fled the city to save the ?

ANSWER;   To save the state archives.

Terry Ellis you are this weeks winner. Be sure to call us to confirm your gift certificate.

This Weeks question; Name the engagement where CS Gen. Patrick Cleburne fought a successful rear guard action, halting the pursuing Union army by using hidden mountain howitzers loaded with canister.

CONTEST ANSWERS

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


THAT'S THE DUMBEST THING I EVER HEARD!

  Here's a new one that we are just going to do for fun. What is the dumbest thing you ever heard a re-enactor say? Just email it in with your name and we will post it here. We are not going to post who said it even though that would be fun too. I'll get us started, here's my favorite.

"They didn't have cotton during the Civil War!" Overheard by Jerry Smith.

While doing UNION artillery, we were firing on Confederate infantry and just before firing our 10 pound parrott rifle the gunner yelled out, "Take this to Mr Lincoln!" Overheard by Jim Terry.

  O.K. at the 145th Mill Springs event, our Federal Camp-Nazi told one of our boys that had just arrived back State-side a few hrs before (after serving a tour in Iraq) and had thrown-down his bedroll by our fire because he arrived very late, that he could not sleep on the ground by the fire. When he asked why not, the Camp-Nazi knowingly informed him that Mill Springs was an early war event and the men were not sleeping campaign-style then. So, in other words, prior to Mill Springs, no Federal infantryman ever even thought about sleeping by a fire on a blanket without the luxury of canvas, or maybe a local motel. Overheard by Todd Watts.

  While doing our annual program at Fort Macon State Park in North Carolina...our field commissary prepared us a meal with fresh tomatoes... a spectator called me off to the side and asked, "Did they really had tomatoes during the civil war"? Overheard by Pvt. Josh Stalls 1st/11th NC

  At a small local event in Massachusetts, a young boy and his mother approached the fire where we were cooking bacon. The boy said "look mom, is that a real fire?" The mother replied "yeah, cool huh?" She then looked at us and asked "were there pigs during the civil war?'' Overheard by Eric Andrews.

  A few years ago I was participating in a living history at Chickamauga Battle site. I have a bunch of tattoos. I was sitting in the visitors center in my uniform waiting on some of the guys in my unit when an educated looking older lady comes up to me and asks " Did you put your tattoos on for the reenactment?" Here's yer sign. Dave Carter

Hello Folks, A few years ago I was participating in a living history at Chickamauga Battle site. I have a bunch of tattoos. I was sitting in the visitors center in my uniform waiting on some of the guys in my unit when an educated looking older lady comes up to me and asks " Did you put your tattoos on for the reenactment?" Here's yer sign. Dave Carter


HEAVY WHITE WOOL WITH INDIGO STRIPES & CHESTNUT W. RED STRIPE BLANKETS
ARE BACK IN STOCK!

See page 28



INSIGNIA SPECIAL

  So you missed the meeting and they made you an officer, poor poor boy. I told you this would happen. But if it will help ease the pain any I will give you 10% off your new rank insignia. Union or Confederate, Officer or NCO. All you have to do is click the button below and when we process your order we will take 10% off. Let this be a lesson to you, never miss a meeting when elections are being held!


10% OFF RANK INSIGNIA
CHOOSE NOW!





1847 ROGERS SILVER SPOON

  This is the 1847 pattern, perfect for CW re-enacting. It may be silver it may be silver plate but it is in very good shape. Just needs a good polishing. It is the large or tablespoon size. I have several of these so let me know if you would like more than one. I'm going to let them go at a very good price.


1847 ROGERS SILVER SPOON $9.95
BUY NOW!



NEW LOWER PRICE!
$30.00 LESS THAN BEFORE.

  Our North Carolina sack coat is made of the same superior quality grey jean wool you have come to know and expect from the Blockade Runner. The distinctive black epaulette (unique to this coat) are made of 100% black wool. the coat has a 6 button front with dished wooden buttons included and sewn on. Each button hole is meticulously sewn by hand. the coat is top stitched by hand around the entire coat and on the cuffs.
  The body and sleeves are lined with black 100% cotton. Each of our N.C. sacks comes with one interior pocket set into the lining.
  If you would like to see an original of this coat and you can't make the trip to the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Va., then pick up a copy of the book, "STATE TROOPS AND VOLUNTEERS" A PHOTGRAPHIC RECORD OF NORTH CAROLINA'S CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS. The best photo (my opinion) is on page 162. It shows the 3 Taylor brothers, 1st N.C. Reg. Co. H. standing at attention. It's a great full length view of this coat.
  Don't forget about our North Carolina button! Available in plain copper, brass or with a silver wash. Just as the originals. They look so good they make relic dealers cringe!

If you can find a better North Carolina sack coat at a better price, BUY IT!

SIZE 44 NORTH CAROLINA SACK COAT, JEAN WOOL
ITEM # 2193 $119.95 BUY NOW!

SIZE 46 NORTH CAROLINA SACK COAT, JEAN WOOL
ITEM # 2193 $119.95 BUY NOW!

SIZE 48 NORTH CAROLINA SACK COAT, JEAN WOOL
ITEM # 2193 $139.95 BUY NOW!

SIZE 50 NORTH CAROLINA SACK COAT, JEAN WOOL
ITEM # 2193 $139.95 BUY NOW!

SIZE 52 NORTH CAROLINA SACK COAT, JEAN WOOL
ITEM # 2193 $159.95 BUY NOW!

SIZE 54 NORTH CAROLINA SACK COAT, JEAN WOOL
ITEM # 2193 $159.95 BUY NOW!



THERE IS ONLY ONE
EUROARMS J.P. Murrays LEFT IN STOCK!






STAINLESS CUP & PLATE SPECIAL

  What a super deal! A large Stainless steel cup and plate for only $9.95
  I can't get these on a regular basis but when I do I buy all the supplier has. Last year ya'll bought 200 sets of these in 2 weeks so to say they were well received is quite the understatement. I was able to buy 300 sets this time but you can bet they will go fast, he who hesitates eats off rusty tin.
  The plate measures 10 inches across and the cup is 4 inches tall by 3 3/4 inches wide.

STAINLESS CUP & PLATE SPECIAL
ITEM # 2481 $9.95
BUY NOW!



ALL NEW STUFF 1-12-12



STUFF A

  Boy this is some great stuff, if you need stuff then this is the stuff you should have. Just remember, when you buy it - it's your stuff. There is probably something wrong with everything in the photo, a little rust, a lot of rust, a ding, a dent it leaks - well you get the picture. The point is that it is all still very usable and it's really cheap. Is this a cheesy trick to get you to buy up all these rusty tin cups? Why yes it is.

1874 MODEL FATIQUE BLOUSE SIZE 46. Brand New, Very good quality (good enough to be Blockade Runner) but it's not my era.
STUFF A
ITEM # STUFF A $64.95
BUY NOW





STUFF B

  This is a used pair of size 30 waist grey pants. Still a lot of life left in them.


STUFF B
ITEM # STUFF B $24.95
SOLD





STUFF C

  Boy this is some great stuff, if you need stuff then this is the stuff you should have. Just remember, when you buy it - it's your stuff. There is probably something wrong with everything in the photo, a little rust, a lot of rust, a ding, a dent it leaks - well you get the picture. The point is that it is all still very usable and it's really cheap. Is this a cheesy trick to get you to buy up all these rusty tin cups? Why yes it is.


STUFF C BRAND NEW GREY PANTS WITH YELLOW STRIPE. Good quality, size 38 waist
ITEM # STUFF C $44.95
BUY NOW!





STUFF D

  Boy this is some great stuff, if you need stuff then this is the stuff you should have. Just remember, when you buy it - it's your stuff. There is probably something wrong with everything in the photo, a little rust, a lot of rust, a ding, a dent it leaks - well you get the picture. The point is that it is all still very usable and it's really cheap. Is this a cheesy trick to get you to buy up all these rusty tin cups? Why yes it is.


STUFF D $24.95
BUY NOW!





STUFF E

  Boy this is some great stuff, if you need stuff then this is the stuff you should have. Just remember, when you buy it - it's your stuff. There is probably something wrong with everything in the photo, a little rust, a lot of rust, a ding, a dent it leaks- well you get the picture. The point is that it is all still very usable and it's really cheap. Is this a cheesy trick to get you to buy up all these rusty tin cups? Why yes it is.


STUFF E BRAND NEW VERY GOOD QUALITY SIZE 46, 1887 MODEL FATIQUE BLOUSE. Good enough to be Blockade Runner but not my era.
ITEM # STUFF E $64.95
BUY NOW!



BROWN WOOL VEST $24.95

BROWN WOOL VEST SIZE 48 $24.95 BUY NOW!
BROWN WOOL VEST SIZE 50 $24.95 BUY NOW!
BROWN WOOL VEST SIZE 52 $24.95 BUY NOW!


LIGHT GREY WOOL PANTS $34.95

LIGHT GREY WOOL PANTS SIZE 30 $34.95 BUY NOW!


$50.00 OFF OUR NORMAL PRICE!
CAVALRY BOOTS, OVER THE KNEE

  These great looking black leather cavalry boots are 25 inches tall. They're made from the finest quality leather and the workmanship is fantastic!! We have them made just just as the originals were. The sides have a leather welt sewn in. The soles are sewn and the heels are nailed. Cavalry or Officer you will make a lasting impression when you wear a pair of these boots into officer's call.
Available in size 8 through 13

NORMALLY $195.00 PER PAIR
BUT NOW ONLY $145.00!



CAVALRY BOOTS OVER THE KNEE

Item # CAV-01      $145.95

SIZE 8 CAV. BOOTS OVER THE KNEE BUY NOW!

SIZE 8 1/2 CAV. BOOTS OVER THE KNEE BUY NOW!

SIZE 10 CAV. BOOTS OVER THE KNEE 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!


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 !
ALL GONE!

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!

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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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