Other Stuff, Odds & Ends
We’ll keep adding stuff here that just don’t fit in other
sections
[Prices are for the first 30 days and are subject to change. For more info see
... rental
prices ]
Z39 – CAPTAIN’S HOOK
- this fully fight-worthy weapon is made from the
strongest steel available.
Specify right or left handed. –
[$15.00]
Z54 - LEVER-ACTION BANG RIFLE – Who's Afraid of Virginia
Wolf requires a gun that shoots out something. For the original Broadway
version in 1962, they used one of the parasol guns left over from the 1959
musical Gypsy. (People think that Edward Albee
specifically requested that the gun fire an American flag. Not so. The
production merely rented the nearest thing available.) Unfortunately, the barrel
diameter was so large that the shotgun looked ludicrous. We feel that our
rifle looks more realistic. A simple catch on the barrel releases the flag. Work/prop. [$34.80]
Z55 - SPORTING RIFLE BANG GUN - Works just like the above Z54,
but many clients wanted a generic modern rifle look. We really like it, and think you will too. Prop
only. [$34.80]
FYI - J&M Special Effects now makes
a very realistic parasol gun.
Z40 - HANDCUFFS -
standard [$6.50] use only if you absolutely must
use real cuffs. If you lose the key you are in for a very long night.
Z41 - TRICK RELEASE CUFFS - far safer
for the actor and less expensive to rent. Not as sturdy as the standard, so
tell the actor not to thrash about.
[$1.00]
Z43 - LEG CUFFS - used for dangerous prisoner transfer. Requires key, which
you must not lose. [$10.00]
Z47 - KEYLESS MANACLES
- Finally, we have something
useable for "Deathtrap", or any other show requiring an easy way for the
actor to get in and out of old-time shackles. Pull a simple tab to close and
open. [$10.00]
Z48 - KEYLESS LEG IRONS
- same design as the Z47 but with
larger cuffs for shackling the ankles. The ankles, not the boots.
(Think about it; if the shackles are big enough to go around the boots, all the
prisoner has to do is take off his boots and he's free.) [$10.00]
[not pictured] Z46 - KEYLESS NECK HALTER - Double-hinged bands for
easy fitting around the neck. [$7.50]
Z49 - GAOLER’S KEYS –
in a variety of key ring diameter sizes, 3" (normal), 5"(a bit much) and
7"(huge). [$4.50]
Y21 - POWDER HORN – in actual horn. [$3.00]
Y22 - CAVALIER POWDER FLASK – not practical; prop only replica of the powder
flask seen in Europe during the 17th century. [$5.40]
Z99 – PISTOL CASE - varied – each is different. [$15.00]
varied items from
The Three Musketeers
Just some things we came up with for a recent production of the latest
version of this timeless classic. First a phony lock with a simple snap link on
the chain. Then a riding crop that hides a vicious dueling sword with a 25" foil
blade. Lastly a 7" knife for Milady to hide in her sleeve, skirt, or bodice.
Z44 - False Lock [ $ 2.00]
291 - Riding Crop Sword [$ 16.00]
373 - Sleeve Knife [$ 5.00]
Y28 – "BROKEN BLADE" RAPIER - Ignore the hilt that you see on that picture
and focus on the short blade. That is actually a sturdy but hollow steel tube,
into which can be inserted a standard 5/16" wooden dowel rod, painted silver of
course. We can build one of these onto many different hilt styles. If you time
the switch correctly, the audience can be tricked into thinking that this is a
regular epee or schlaeger bladed rapier. You choose the hilt - we build the
prop. So ask about it if you are doing a show that requires breaking a blade
each night. [ $ 18.00]
388 – CLEAVER - The older style with the wood handle is ... [ $ 7.00]
The newer style with the steel handle is ... [ $ 6.00]
H41 - WHIP –
here’s a good rule of thumb: if you are renting a whip, it means you don’t own
one, which means you don’t know how to use one, which means that you are going
to hurt yourself if you try to crack the whip. Please don’t. [A whip "cracks"
when the end goes faster than the speed of sound. It comes back at your face
pretty fast, too.] 6 foot (which means after
the fall and cracker is nearly 8 feet. If that phrase is gibberish to you, you
don't know enough to handle a whip.) - $14.00 [for
flails, click this link ]
Y77 - BARBER’S STROP - rhymes with "hope", yes this is the leather strap
to hone the straight razor. [$6.00]
Z33 - "BRASS" KNUCKLES – each is individually made, so no two are alike, and
are made of steel, not brass. [$7.50]
Y47 - MEDIEVAL HELMET – in black steel with an adjustable liner.
Weighs 2 1/4 lbs. Reminiscent of the early Norman style,
but with a bit more security for that nose-guard. On [$11.35]
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Y48 - CHAIN MAIL HOOD – in 16 gauge stainless steel rings. Weigh 5 1/2
lbs each, one size fits all. [$7.00]
Y24 - IMPALED FX STRAP - very simple, just a threaded plate on a reversed
shoulder harness. We have a few false knives and arrows that are threaded and
can screw into place. It won’t work as an onstage stabbing, but works well
enough in certain situations.
strap w/ arrow - [$6.00] strap w/ knife - [$17.00]
Y51 - BANDERILLA – part of the colorful bullfight paraphernalia, we built
some for productions of Carmen. [$8.00 ea.]
Bows
Even if you aren’t planning to shoot with the bow, be careful of who has
access to it. A simple dull stick fired from a weak bow can pass through the human body. Although there is no explosive in a bow and arrow, please remember that
this is as dangerous as a firearm. Of course an arrow travels more
slowly than a bullet, but because of the greater mass, it can cause far more damage.
Someone hit with a rubber tipped arrow can die.
first 3 arrows - no rental charge, then 30 cents rental for each
subsequent arrow
Z74 – WELSH LONGBOW – limited availability. Made of elm, hickory, or red
oak, some are backed with linen for extra durability. Between five and six
feet tall. Up to 60 lb. draw strength. [$25.00]
Z72 – LIGHT SPORTING BOW – 15 lb draw strength, made of
carbon/fiberglass, about 38 to 43 inches tall. [$9.00]
Z71 – EARLY RECURVE BOW – not practical, prop only. 33 inches. The wood does
not bend, although the cord is elastic. [$13.80]
Z76 -
STANDARD CROSSBOW - no moving parts, and "arrow" is permanently screwed on. 35 " long, 23" span on the bow
(although we also have one or two that are a bit shorter) - prop only [$20.00]
Z77 - FIRING CROSSBOW - crossbows
technically fire a bolt, not an arrow. CAREFUL!
Even blunted bolts are deadly when fired from a crossbow. Quite a
powerful 50 lb draw (see next). 20" long, 17" bow span [$33.00]
Z83 - ARBALEST - which was just the Continental term for the crossbow. These
do actually fire and are the largest of the crossbows we carry - the wooden
stock is 33 inches long and that bow has a 38 inch span. But the draw strength
is a light 15 lbs. compared to the firing crossbows above. [$55.00]
Z79 - QUIVERS and ARROWS – in
natural leather [$10.00] ; varied arrows can be included @ 30 cents per arrow
(first 3 arrows - no rental charge)
The Textbook
of Theatrical Combat
