During the Civil War, the first real repeating guns became freely available, and the so called ‘machine guns, or rapid fire guns were first used in battle. It is these new weapons that are the target for the collectors. Sabers, hand guns, muskets rifles and carbines are all in demand, and when that demand is unable to be met by the dwindling number of items that are not in museums, it is fulfilled by replicas that are indistinguishable from the originals.
Personal items such as belts, buckles, watches and the like, are also popular, though it is the weapons that most collectors look for. Those involved in reenactments have different priorities to collectors, since their first objective is to be as authentic as possible with respect to all aspects of uniform and accessories. Union and Confederate uniforms are much sought after and the accoutrements such as eating utensils, flasks and canteens, and hats, buttons and badges are popular, especially with the enactors.
Learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles around Civil War Reenactments, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as Union mess plates, Confederate cuff links CSA and Civil War pistols.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Fascination for the Civil War - Civil War Collectibles
The Civil War still has a fascination for a large number of Americans, largely due to the conflict not only being the largest to take place on American soil, but also the only one that pitched cousin against cousin, and in some cases brother against brother.
The popularity of Civil War collectables is just one indication of this fascination for a very unique and significant part of American history. Although weaponry is what collectors usually look for, personal items such as belts, buckles, pocket watches and the like, are also popular. Those involved in reenactments have different priorities to collectors, since their first objective is to be as authentic as possible with respect to all aspects of uniform and accessories. Union and Confederate uniforms are much sought after and the accoutrements such as eating utensils, flasks and canteens, and hats, caps and badges are popular, especially with the enactors.
The Civil War is a popular time in American history, and Civil War collectibles are in demand. Although some lucky collectors occasionally come across the genuine article that was actually used in battle, they are now largely replicas, though very faithful to the original.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a Union eagle cuff links, Confederate bugle and Civil War swords.
The popularity of Civil War collectables is just one indication of this fascination for a very unique and significant part of American history. Although weaponry is what collectors usually look for, personal items such as belts, buckles, pocket watches and the like, are also popular. Those involved in reenactments have different priorities to collectors, since their first objective is to be as authentic as possible with respect to all aspects of uniform and accessories. Union and Confederate uniforms are much sought after and the accoutrements such as eating utensils, flasks and canteens, and hats, caps and badges are popular, especially with the enactors.
The Civil War is a popular time in American history, and Civil War collectibles are in demand. Although some lucky collectors occasionally come across the genuine article that was actually used in battle, they are now largely replicas, though very faithful to the original.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a Union eagle cuff links, Confederate bugle and Civil War swords.
Advanced Weaponry in the Civil War
During the Civil War, the first real repeating guns became freely available, and the so called ‘machine guns, or rapid fire guns were first used in battle. They were not used as much as they might have been, however, since the Union was reluctant to employ these new weapons for some reason. In spite of the new weaponry, the tactics were still those of the Napoleonic era and before. Masses of troops on either side faced and charged each other, and were easy targets for the accurate weapons being used.
It is these new weapons that are the target for the collectors. Sabers, hand guns, muskets rifles and carbines are all in demand, and when that demand is unable to be met by the dwindling number of items that are not in museums, it is fulfilled by replicas that are indistinguishable from the originals.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of Civil War replica collectibles to remember this significant event, such as a Union patch cloth, Confederate cavalry sword and Civil War commemorative flags.
It is these new weapons that are the target for the collectors. Sabers, hand guns, muskets rifles and carbines are all in demand, and when that demand is unable to be met by the dwindling number of items that are not in museums, it is fulfilled by replicas that are indistinguishable from the originals.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of Civil War replica collectibles to remember this significant event, such as a Union patch cloth, Confederate cavalry sword and Civil War commemorative flags.
Advances in Civil War Weaponry
The popularity of Civil War collectibles is just one indication of this fascination for a very unique and significant part of American history. This one conflict caused more deaths per head of population than any country suffered during World War I, although the vast majority of deaths, estimated at more than one third, were due to disease.
Another reason for the relatively large loss of life over a fairly short period time is the disparity between improvements in weaponry and the old fashioned battle tactics used. During this period, and just prior to it, weapons improved immensely in effectiveness. Rifling was applied to canons and small arms, improving distance and accuracy. The rifled musket was common, but the breach loading rifle and carbine also came onto the scene, speeding up the frequency with which the weapons could be reloaded and fired.
The first real repeating guns became freely available, and the so called ‘machine guns, or rapid fire guns were first used in battle. They were not used as much as they might have been, however, since the Union was reluctant to employ these new weapons for some reason. In spite of the new weaponry, the tactics were still those of the Napoleonic era and before. Masses of troops on either side faced and charged each other, and were easy targets for the accurate weapons being used.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a enfield rifle, Confederate pistols and Civil War swords.
Another reason for the relatively large loss of life over a fairly short period time is the disparity between improvements in weaponry and the old fashioned battle tactics used. During this period, and just prior to it, weapons improved immensely in effectiveness. Rifling was applied to canons and small arms, improving distance and accuracy. The rifled musket was common, but the breach loading rifle and carbine also came onto the scene, speeding up the frequency with which the weapons could be reloaded and fired.
The first real repeating guns became freely available, and the so called ‘machine guns, or rapid fire guns were first used in battle. They were not used as much as they might have been, however, since the Union was reluctant to employ these new weapons for some reason. In spite of the new weaponry, the tactics were still those of the Napoleonic era and before. Masses of troops on either side faced and charged each other, and were easy targets for the accurate weapons being used.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a enfield rifle, Confederate pistols and Civil War swords.
Significance Sparks Civil War Reenactments Civil War Collectibles
The aftermath of the Civil War was significant, not only with respect to freedom from slavery, but also in its economic significance to the Southern states. Destruction was widespread, and the loss of so much of the youth of a relatively small area had profound effects on its ability to recover. The social consequences of the freedom of slaves were also significant, and it is little wonder that this relatively modern period in American history fascinates so many.
The fact is, that America does not have a long history, and an event of the importance of the Civil war is bound to be considered of consequence to many people. This is exemplified in the reenactment of the battles of the war, not only in the USA and Canada, but also in Britain and other European countries. Those who are involved in these replays of most of the great battles also have a demand for Civil War collectibles and replicas of all kinds.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a Union blue kepi, Confederate pistols and Civil War swords.
The fact is, that America does not have a long history, and an event of the importance of the Civil war is bound to be considered of consequence to many people. This is exemplified in the reenactment of the battles of the war, not only in the USA and Canada, but also in Britain and other European countries. Those who are involved in these replays of most of the great battles also have a demand for Civil War collectibles and replicas of all kinds.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as a Union blue kepi, Confederate pistols and Civil War swords.
The Civil War and Civil War Collectibles
The Civil War still has a fascination for a large number of Americans, largely due to the conflict not only being the largest to take place on American soil, but also the only one that pitched cousin against cousin, and in some cases brother against brother.
The popularity of Civil War collectibles is just one indication of this fascination for a very unique and significant part of American history. This one conflict caused more deaths per head of population than any country suffered during World War I, although the vast majority of deaths, estimated at more than one third, were due to disease.
Disease was not yet understood at that point it history, and little knowledge was available on what caused it or how to prevent or control it. The most common diseases were typhoid, pneumonia, dysentery and tuberculosis, though other highly infectious diseases were also rampant. This was due to people, especially young men who had been isolated from large communities, coming into contact with so many others. Diseases such as measles, mumps and chickenpox were common, and these were not so much the direct cause of fatalities, but weakened those who contracted them and reduced their ability to fight.
The aftermath of the Civil War was significant, not only with respect to freedom from slavery, but also in its economic significance to the Southern states. Destruction was widespread, and the loss of so much of the youth of a relatively small area had profound effects on its ability to recover. The social consequences of the freedom of slaves were also significant, and it is little wonder that this relatively modern period in American history fascinates so many.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as Union bugles, Confederate buttons and officers slouch hats.
The popularity of Civil War collectibles is just one indication of this fascination for a very unique and significant part of American history. This one conflict caused more deaths per head of population than any country suffered during World War I, although the vast majority of deaths, estimated at more than one third, were due to disease.
Disease was not yet understood at that point it history, and little knowledge was available on what caused it or how to prevent or control it. The most common diseases were typhoid, pneumonia, dysentery and tuberculosis, though other highly infectious diseases were also rampant. This was due to people, especially young men who had been isolated from large communities, coming into contact with so many others. Diseases such as measles, mumps and chickenpox were common, and these were not so much the direct cause of fatalities, but weakened those who contracted them and reduced their ability to fight.
The aftermath of the Civil War was significant, not only with respect to freedom from slavery, but also in its economic significance to the Southern states. Destruction was widespread, and the loss of so much of the youth of a relatively small area had profound effects on its ability to recover. The social consequences of the freedom of slaves were also significant, and it is little wonder that this relatively modern period in American history fascinates so many.
You can learn more about this fascinating time in history by visiting The Historical Weapons Store. There you will find more articles on the life and history of people in the Civil War, as well as a variety of collectibles to commemorate this event, such as Union bugles, Confederate buttons and officers slouch hats.
Wild West Home Decor
Wild West collectibles are available for just about every aspect of the Old West, and can even be used to create a Wild West theme room in your home. These are increasing in popularity as people try to outdo each other in impressing their visitors. A Wild west themed room would be great for dinner parties, and perhaps make a change from the usual Egyptian or Oriental themes.
A spittoon in the corner (though not for use hopefully) and a few wall plaques showing off replica guns of the outlaws of the Wild west and their counterparts, the sheriffs. One or two wanted posters, and a few badges on display. If you really want to make the neighbors jealous, you could convert an old covered wagon as your bar with a steer’s skull on the wall. Wear your six guns on crossed belts with quick draw holsters, and you’ll be the talk of the town.
If you are looking for a new hobby, this could be it. Bring back your childhood and remind yourself of the days when you and your buddies went out on your imaginary horses with spurs, shootin’ up the town and fighting the baddies and get yourself some outlaws of the Wild West collectibles. Their popularity has never been higher.
Deluxe replica dueling sets, spittoons, badges, holsters and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the Wild West within our Articles Directory.
A spittoon in the corner (though not for use hopefully) and a few wall plaques showing off replica guns of the outlaws of the Wild west and their counterparts, the sheriffs. One or two wanted posters, and a few badges on display. If you really want to make the neighbors jealous, you could convert an old covered wagon as your bar with a steer’s skull on the wall. Wear your six guns on crossed belts with quick draw holsters, and you’ll be the talk of the town.
If you are looking for a new hobby, this could be it. Bring back your childhood and remind yourself of the days when you and your buddies went out on your imaginary horses with spurs, shootin’ up the town and fighting the baddies and get yourself some outlaws of the Wild West collectibles. Their popularity has never been higher.
Deluxe replica dueling sets, spittoons, badges, holsters and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the Wild West within our Articles Directory.
Wild West Outlaws
A number of outlaws came into prominence during and just after the Civil War. These were hard times and the economic consequences of the war were severe. Many men had no option but to resort to robbing stagecoaches and banks to stay alive, and many of the famous outlaws of history started off their careers as bank robbers and Wild West highwaymen. It was easy to become an outlaw, and they also gave rise to their lawful counterparts, the sheriffs and marshals.
Although they are described as ‘law enforcers’ many of these officers were gunfighters themselves who found it easier and safer to accept an offer to maintain the law rather than to break it. One such example was Wyatt S. Earp, who was wanted when he went to Tombstone and fought the gunfight at the OK Corral. He and his bothers were arrested for murder, but cleared by the court. Being a law enforcer was by no means an easy job, and you had to have a fast gun and a quick eye to remain alive in such a job in frontier towns, where the law was made and enforced ‘on the hoof’.
Also popular collectibles of this era are the old badges, especially those of the marshals and sheriffs. The authentic articles are very difficult to find, but the replicas are excellent and well made, replicating the real thing exactly.
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Although they are described as ‘law enforcers’ many of these officers were gunfighters themselves who found it easier and safer to accept an offer to maintain the law rather than to break it. One such example was Wyatt S. Earp, who was wanted when he went to Tombstone and fought the gunfight at the OK Corral. He and his bothers were arrested for murder, but cleared by the court. Being a law enforcer was by no means an easy job, and you had to have a fast gun and a quick eye to remain alive in such a job in frontier towns, where the law was made and enforced ‘on the hoof’.
Also popular collectibles of this era are the old badges, especially those of the marshals and sheriffs. The authentic articles are very difficult to find, but the replicas are excellent and well made, replicating the real thing exactly.
The Historical Weapons Store offers one of the widest varieties or Wild West Collectibles and period items available online. Deluxe replica dueling sets, spittoon, badges, holsters and much more! Also learn more about the Wild West within our Articles Directory.
Buying Wild West Collectibles Online
Many adults still have a soft spot for the Wild West, and like to have some form of collection in their home to remind them of that period. This adulation of the Wild West has extended to many people collecting items that are relevant to that period of American history. Outlaws of the Wild west collectibles, for example, include items such as replica gun wall plaques featuring outlaws, along perhaps with other items such as badges, holsters or rifles. Also commonly available are boxed sets of guns, such as a replica of Jesse James’ gun, or the one Pat Garrett used to kill Billy the Kid. These can come with other items such as sheriff’s badges, wanted posters and the like.
The internet contains many sites offering collectibles such these, The Historical Weapons Store offers one of the widest varieties or Wild West Collectibles and period items available online. Visit the store to read more Wild West articles!
The internet contains many sites offering collectibles such these, The Historical Weapons Store offers one of the widest varieties or Wild West Collectibles and period items available online. Visit the store to read more Wild West articles!
The Popularity of Wild West Collectibles
The popularity of Wild West collectibles is not difficult to understand, and outlaws of the Wild west collectibles are amongst the most popular. That also is easy to understand, since many people have a softy spot in their hearts for these almost mythical gunslingers of the past. Many are unlikely heroes, such as Jesse James and Billy the Kid, and the reality is probably somewhat different to what we have made them.
Most children have often played at being cowboys, and few have never been given some item associated with cowboys as a present at one time or another. Cowboy films used to be among the most popular genre over the last decade, and I am sure that some of you will still be familiar with the names of Roy Rogers and Trigger, Hopalong Cassidy and Topper and Gene Autry and Champion. Along with the cowboy went his horse, even if was version 2 or 3.
However, these film and stage cowboys were created for the screen, unlike the old outlaws of the Wild West who were real people. It is mystery how they became to become icons of an age when life was held cheaply, and an argument frequently led to death. However, it happened, and these famous outlaws are sometimes regarded as heroes in their own right. Regarded as modern Robin Hoods rather than the murderers that many of them were.
This adulation has extended to many people collecting items that are relevant to that period of American history. Outlaws of the Wild west collectibles, for example, include articles such as wall plaques that display a replica of the gun used by the particular outlaw featured, along perhaps with other items such as badges or bullets. Also commonly available are boxed sets of guns, such as a replica of Jesse James’ gun, or the one Pat Garrett used to kill Billy the Kid. These can come with other items such as sheriff’s badges, wanted posters and the like.
Deluxe replica dueling sets, spittoons, badges, holsters and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the Wild West within our Articles Directory.
Who Were the Real Pirates?
Real pirates were of all nationalities, though the most common were Spanish, Portuguese and English. The Corsairs came from France, and the Barbary pirates were generally Turkish. The North African coast also provided their fair share. They are popularly associated more with the Caribbean that anywhere else, though there were no boundaries.
They tended not to fire on ships with cannon for two reasons. One was that balls were not easy to come by for a pirate, and they used them sparingly. The other, and most important, is that they did not want to damage the ships they were attacking. They wanted to take them undamaged so that they could either re-use them or sell them. They would follow a ship until they decided to attack, and then approach it with a friendly flag. A pirate ship would have a stock of flags of all nationalities. Once they were close enough they would drop the flag and raise their own pirate flag – not always a skull and crossbones! They would fire a shot across the bows of their victim, force them to cede and then board them.
They could fight if forced to, and a pirate’s life was not a long one. It was common for them to punish their own that failed to fight properly, disobeyed their captain or even played bad music!
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They tended not to fire on ships with cannon for two reasons. One was that balls were not easy to come by for a pirate, and they used them sparingly. The other, and most important, is that they did not want to damage the ships they were attacking. They wanted to take them undamaged so that they could either re-use them or sell them. They would follow a ship until they decided to attack, and then approach it with a friendly flag. A pirate ship would have a stock of flags of all nationalities. Once they were close enough they would drop the flag and raise their own pirate flag – not always a skull and crossbones! They would fire a shot across the bows of their victim, force them to cede and then board them.
They could fight if forced to, and a pirate’s life was not a long one. It was common for them to punish their own that failed to fight properly, disobeyed their captain or even played bad music!
To learn more about real pirates, purchase pirate collectibles or read more unique articles, visit the Historical Weapons Store.
Pirate Clothing- Weapons, Accessories and Flags
If you buy a replica cutlass, you will also need the hanger. Cutlasses were not held in scabbards in the 18th and 19th centuries, but in hangers. These were belts, with a loop that held the sword or cutlass which hung otherwise unprotected from the belt. Replica hangers are widely available, and the pistols are not expensive. Replica pistols can be purchased for under $50, though there are others that are more expensive.
There is not really any form of weapon, clothing or personal item that can associated specifically with pirates.Their belongings were typical of the era in which they lived, and of the nationality of the ships that they took. However, there is a pirate ‘look’ that many people like to emulate. The hat, heavy coat, neck scarf and eye patch are typical pirate apparel, and look quite impressive at pirate themed beach party or barbecue.
A replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
There is not really any form of weapon, clothing or personal item that can associated specifically with pirates.Their belongings were typical of the era in which they lived, and of the nationality of the ships that they took. However, there is a pirate ‘look’ that many people like to emulate. The hat, heavy coat, neck scarf and eye patch are typical pirate apparel, and look quite impressive at pirate themed beach party or barbecue.
A replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
A Pirate's True Objective: Why do we idealize them?
A pirate’s whole objective was to steal what was not theirs. They were killers who let their captives live only if there was a purpose for doing so that would benefit them, and who killed those who could not provide them with profit in the cruelest possible ways. Henry Morgan roasted a woman over a cooking stove for refusing to provide the whereabouts of her jewels and money.
Tales of marooning their enemies on sandbanks with a day’s water supply are not fable, but fact. The only thing that is fiction is the practice of ‘walking the plank’ that was invented by novelists. Such a fate was too easy for their victims, and planks do not feature among the pirate artifacts available for purchase. There is little doubt that many pirates were forced to be so, frequently through the harsh life and punishments of the navies of their respective countries, but their activities cannot be glorified since there was no glory in what they did.
However, the popular view rules, and most movies have portrayed pirates as dashing figures, and we love them and cheer them on. Captain Jack is our hero, and shame on the authorities for trying to catch and punish him. This is shown in tangible ways by the way we purchase pirate collectibles from online and offline stores for our pirate barbecues that we hope will impress the neighbors and all the carefully selected guests.
Among these collectibles is pirate apparel, carefully crafted to replicate as accurately as possible what pirates are known to have worn. Pirate hats and vests; the voluminous coats that could hide a wealth of weapons. Apart from the cutlasses, pirates favored flintlock pistols that frequently had the wide mouth look of blunderbusses. These came in single and double barreled varieties, both of which are available in accurately crafted replica forms. The genuine articles are museum pieces and beyond the pockets of most collectors.
The Historical Weapons Store allows everyday collectors to experience pirate collectibles with high quality and reasonably priced items. A replica pirate cutlass, collectible pirate costumes and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
Tales of marooning their enemies on sandbanks with a day’s water supply are not fable, but fact. The only thing that is fiction is the practice of ‘walking the plank’ that was invented by novelists. Such a fate was too easy for their victims, and planks do not feature among the pirate artifacts available for purchase. There is little doubt that many pirates were forced to be so, frequently through the harsh life and punishments of the navies of their respective countries, but their activities cannot be glorified since there was no glory in what they did.
However, the popular view rules, and most movies have portrayed pirates as dashing figures, and we love them and cheer them on. Captain Jack is our hero, and shame on the authorities for trying to catch and punish him. This is shown in tangible ways by the way we purchase pirate collectibles from online and offline stores for our pirate barbecues that we hope will impress the neighbors and all the carefully selected guests.
Among these collectibles is pirate apparel, carefully crafted to replicate as accurately as possible what pirates are known to have worn. Pirate hats and vests; the voluminous coats that could hide a wealth of weapons. Apart from the cutlasses, pirates favored flintlock pistols that frequently had the wide mouth look of blunderbusses. These came in single and double barreled varieties, both of which are available in accurately crafted replica forms. The genuine articles are museum pieces and beyond the pockets of most collectors.
The Historical Weapons Store allows everyday collectors to experience pirate collectibles with high quality and reasonably priced items. A replica pirate cutlass, collectible pirate costumes and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
The Increasing Popularity of Pirate Collectibles and Pirate Replicas
The increasing popularity of pirate collectibles is largely due to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, and Johnny Depp’s character, Captain Jack Sparrow has sparked a demand for pirate replicas of all kinds.
Pirates have always been represented as dashing figures; buccaneers that roam the seas seeking adventure. Little was said of the cruelty they showed to those that they captured and were of little use for ransom, or of the treatment they meted out to their female captives. They are glorified in the same way as the Wild West gunslingers; as knights paladin rather than the murderers that they were.
A pirate’s whole objective was to steal what was not theirs. They were killers who let their captives live only if there was a purpose for doing so that would benefit them, and who killed those who could not provide them with profit in the cruelest possible ways. Captain Henry Morgan once shackled a woman to a stove and roasted her alive for refusing to provide the whereabouts of her jewels and money.
A replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
History of Pirates - Replica Apparel, Flags and Guns
Replica pirate flags are popular, as are pirate apparel such as coats, pirate hats and general ‘pirate type’ clothing that is based upon real clothing known to be worn by pirates of the period. All of these reproduction articles are great for holding ‘pirate evenings’ on the beach or barbecues. You can even purchase replica guns of the types described above. These are true replicas based upon actual weapons belonging to known pirates.
Famous pirates include Henry Morgan, known to have shackled a woman to a stove and roasted her for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of her jewelry, and L’Ollonaise was another, whose favorite pastime was tying a cord round a victim’s head across the eyes, and tightening it until the eyes popped out. Pirates were not the swashbuckling heroes of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, though one punishment that is myth is ‘walking the plank’. This is a practice invented by novelists and there are no known records of this happening. You will not find planks among the pirate collectibles available online!
For all other pirate type clothing, weapons and articles, visit Historical Weapons Store, the premier location for any swashbuckling hero!
Famous pirates include Henry Morgan, known to have shackled a woman to a stove and roasted her for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of her jewelry, and L’Ollonaise was another, whose favorite pastime was tying a cord round a victim’s head across the eyes, and tightening it until the eyes popped out. Pirates were not the swashbuckling heroes of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, though one punishment that is myth is ‘walking the plank’. This is a practice invented by novelists and there are no known records of this happening. You will not find planks among the pirate collectibles available online!
For all other pirate type clothing, weapons and articles, visit Historical Weapons Store, the premier location for any swashbuckling hero!
Pirate Weapons- Flintlock, Scabbard, Hanger
Other than swords and scabbards, a pirate would typically use a gun called a flintlock. A flintlock was frequently of the wide mouthed ‘blunderbus’ design, though the design changed according to the country of origination. Most 18th century pirates were Spanish, French and English, though there were pirates of every nationality, including Portuguese, and North African. The Corsairs were French and the Barbary Corsairs were Turks. They would track boats for days deciding whether to attack them or not, but rarely used shots since that would damage the vessel that they wished to capture, not to destroy. They used more skilled tactics to capture ships.
Their tactic would be fly a friendly flag as they approached a ship, then strike it and raise the pirate flag, the skull and crossbones. They would then fire one shot that generally persuaded the captain of the other ship to strike colors and surrender. In that way they took the ship complete and none of the treasure on board was lost.
Scabbards, swords and pirate flintlocks can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
Their tactic would be fly a friendly flag as they approached a ship, then strike it and raise the pirate flag, the skull and crossbones. They would then fire one shot that generally persuaded the captain of the other ship to strike colors and surrender. In that way they took the ship complete and none of the treasure on board was lost.
Scabbards, swords and pirate flintlocks can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
Pirate Cutlass, the most popular Pirate Collectible
So what exactly is a pirate cutlass? It is unlikely that you will come across a genuine cutlass used by a known pirate anywhere but in a museum. However, it is possible to acquire a replica cutlass that is true in every detail to the original. A typical pirate cutlass had a thick, slightly curved blade just over two feet in length. There were many variants to this basic design, and many of these are available as replicas.
A replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
A replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
Pirate Collectibles Now In Vogue
So what exactly is a pirate collectible, and where can we buy them?
There are not many authentic pirate collectibles available to the public, and there is no real definition of what makes an item specifically related to pirates as such. Pirate weapons and clothing were those of the day, and frequently acquired from the ships that they took. Nothing was wasted, and pirates tried not to sink ships but to capture them, and to keep and sell everything aboard them. The swords are popular, but if you opt to get one you should also have the hanger. 18th and 19th Century pirates, the two centuries in which pirates were most active, did not use scabbards for their swords and cutlasses, but hangers. These were belts with ‘frogs’, or openings, between layers of belt through which the sword was hung.
Scabbards, swords and pirate cutlasses can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
There are not many authentic pirate collectibles available to the public, and there is no real definition of what makes an item specifically related to pirates as such. Pirate weapons and clothing were those of the day, and frequently acquired from the ships that they took. Nothing was wasted, and pirates tried not to sink ships but to capture them, and to keep and sell everything aboard them. The swords are popular, but if you opt to get one you should also have the hanger. 18th and 19th Century pirates, the two centuries in which pirates were most active, did not use scabbards for their swords and cutlasses, but hangers. These were belts with ‘frogs’, or openings, between layers of belt through which the sword was hung.
Scabbards, swords and pirate cutlasses can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
Pirate Collectibles, Costumes and a Replica Cutlass
Thanks to Johnny Depp and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, pirate collectibles are back in fashion. Very much so in fact. Just check out the internet and you will find out how many pirate replicas are available. Much like Wild West outlaws, pirates are represented as dashing buccaneers; Robin Hoods of the sea. However, like the outlaws of the Wild West, they were nothing of the sort, but it doesn’t seem to matter. The popular view holds sway.
Pirates were bloodthirsty killers whose sole motivation was to gain at the expense of others on the sea. Stories of ‘marooning’ and burying people up their necks are not fable, but fact. These things did happen and all in the name of profit. No doubt there were those who were forced into this way of living, but all told, there can be no glorifying of their activities.
Yet we adore them! We love and accept characters such as Captain Jack Sparrow as being typical pirates, with their concern for the damsel in distress, much as knights of old are portrayed in the same way. We are also displaying this by snapping up pirate collectibles wherever we can get them. So what is available, and what exactly is a pirate collectible?
How about a pirate cutlass? It is unlikely that you will come across a genuine cutlass used by a known pirate anywhere but in a museum. However, it is possible to acquire a replica cutlass that is true in every detail to the original.
A replica pirate cutlass, collectible pirate costumes and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
Pirates were bloodthirsty killers whose sole motivation was to gain at the expense of others on the sea. Stories of ‘marooning’ and burying people up their necks are not fable, but fact. These things did happen and all in the name of profit. No doubt there were those who were forced into this way of living, but all told, there can be no glorifying of their activities.
Yet we adore them! We love and accept characters such as Captain Jack Sparrow as being typical pirates, with their concern for the damsel in distress, much as knights of old are portrayed in the same way. We are also displaying this by snapping up pirate collectibles wherever we can get them. So what is available, and what exactly is a pirate collectible?
How about a pirate cutlass? It is unlikely that you will come across a genuine cutlass used by a known pirate anywhere but in a museum. However, it is possible to acquire a replica cutlass that is true in every detail to the original.
A replica pirate cutlass, collectible pirate costumes and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.
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