Plain Jane American Fowlers

[Mike Lyons]

Most of the American Fowler’s that I have reference material on are pretty plain.  I don’t see any with a patch box or carvings.  I guess a patchbox would be useless. Would it be totally inappropriate to make one with wire, carvings etc?   Patchboxes  are so specific to particular American rifles that it would be nice to hear of a reference of a Fowler with a patch box.  I have found some with a wrist inlay. I know I can do whatever I want but I’d like to stay as correct as I can.  I don’t mind going outside the box but I’d like to have reference somewhere in history.

[BOB HILL]

Mike, have you checked Tom Glinslade’s book on Fowlers ? There’s a section on American Fowlers.
Bob

[Mike Lyons]

Thanks Bob.  That’s exactly what I need.

[smart dog]

Hi,
The entire book is about American-made  fowlers.

dave

[Elnathan]

I note that if one observes the distinction between fowling pieces (gun) and fowlers (people), this thread is full of unintentional hilarity.

I second the recommendation for Grinslade's book. Neumann's Battle Weapons has some examples as well.

[BOB HILL]

Mike, get the book. You’ll see what I mean. The book is on American fowling pieces. I’m not near my book now, but I think the section I was thinking of is listed as Kentucky style.
Bob

[rich pierce]

Fainot used patchboxes on some of his fowlers. In the book. But his style is hard to make.

[Gunnermike]

Take a look at this auction at: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/151066_the-collection-of-steve-and-marcy-hench/
Lots of antique fowlers plus many American longrifles, muskets, powder horns, knives, etc.  I didn't see any fowlers with patch boxes but I've not seen so many fowlers shown in one collection.  The photos are amazing.
Mike

[WadePatton]

Take a look at this auction at: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/151066_the-collection-of-steve-and-marcy-hench/
Lots of antique fowlers plus many American longrifles, muskets, powder horns, knives, etc.  I didn't see any fowlers with patch boxes but I've not seen so many fowlers shown in one collection.  The photos are amazing.
Mike

WOW!

The photos are indeed amazing.  This is totally the opposite of that auction not long ago with all the crappy pics and inaccurate descriptions.  ANYone interested in historic arms and accoutrements should check it out.  Thanks Mike.

[Daryl]

Indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!