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patch boxx
« on: March 16, 2016, 12:13:05 AM »
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     Would anyone have an idea of the region that this bo is from?
     Bob

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Re: patch boxx
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2016, 04:40:48 AM »
Hi Bob,

"Patchboxes and Barrel Marks, Vol. 1" shows a very similar box (#727 on page 366).  The engraving is different, but the outline of the box, the 3 piercings, and screw locations are all identical.  The barrel on the piece is signed John Snider. 

"The Kentucky Rifle, A True American Heritage in Picture" shows a rifle with the same patchbox as above (page 83).  The caption states "Signed John Snider. Location unknown, probably made in York County, PA".

Hope this helps.

-Ron
Ron Winfield

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