Swiveling PB latch design.

[EC121]

Here is an innovative new design for a patchbox latch from Ted Kramer.  It could have been designed in Florida where things have to be hurricane proof.       www.bricestultzhisblog.blogspot.com   

[thimble rig]

That's a pretty interesting design I like that.

[Mike Brooks]

Is this a historically accurate system? Seems a bit over engineered....

[Ted Kramer]

Is this a historically accurate system? Seems a bit over engineered....

It's probably not historically accurate. Wasn't intended to be. However, nothing was used in the construction of the latch, materials, tools,  or methods, that was not available in NC in the late 18th century. So, until every last one of the original pivoting PB lid rifles is found, who knows for sure......?

A bit over engineered....yep

Ted K

[Mike Brooks]

Is this a historically accurate system? Seems a bit over engineered....

It's probably not historically accurate. Wasn't intended to be. However, nothing was used in the construction of the latch, materials, tools,  or methods, that was not available in NC in the late 18th century. So, until every last one of the original pivoting PB lid rifles is found, who knows for sure......?

A bit over engineered....yep

Ted K

Well, that certainly leaves the door open a bit...... Nothing wrong with that I guess.