Double sided Patch Box

[Deepcreektexasshane]

Hi Y’all, I’m new here and have been doing a lot of reading and have a question. What region and time period used the large double sided patch boxes? I see them listed as southern or Virginian on a few websites. Thanks

[B.Barker]

Heshel House made them famous in the modern times. The only original I know of is from North Carolina I believe.

[Deepcreektexasshane]

Thank you! Sounds about right

[Cory Joe Stewart]

The North Carolina example is also brass mounted. I would not rule it out for other parts of the broader region.

Cory Joe Stewart

[Deepcreektexasshane]

We’ll, I bought my First flintlock off GB, I liked everything about it except the double brass patchbox. For me the price and style were good enough. Should be at my house Monday and I’ll post some pictures.

[RAT]

There is also a Baxter Bean TN rifle with a banana patchbox with forward and rear lids. See page 5-6 of Randal Pierce's book "Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains".

[bama]

I finally have the engraving done on this project. The patch box, toe plate and cheek piece inlay were engraved off of the rifle. The forearm wear plate was engraved on the rifle. I have started the carving process and it is coming along great. Me and my brother are headed to southern Indiana for a week of Muzzle loading hunting. I hope to finish this project before Christmas.