This historically accurate rifle, holder of the enviable status of authentic for reenactment use from the american revolutionary brigade, recreates the finest features of the classic long rifles. It was the first standardissue, britishmade rifle accepted by the british armed forces the baker rifle was first produced in 1800 by ezekiel baker, a master gunsmith from whitechapel. Most of these rifles were the personal property of the soldier and could vary substantially in design and decoration. Then i will continue to add a push rod to latch the lid and a make a lid spring to force open the lid when the push rod is depressed. It is typical of the work done by the family of bryan gunsmiths and features the distinctive twopiece lexington patchbox. See more than 800,000 other hobbies machine embroidery designs at. Unlike the baker rifle, the brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. Clean your winchester shotgun or rifle with a winchester cleaning kit to include bronze bore brushes, mop, brass rod, slottedends and patches. Patch box definition of patch box by merriamwebster.
A small, graceful patch box from an unsigned pennsylvania rifle. Federal period, patchbox kits for longrifles track of. Kentucky rifle w brass belly plate and patch box circa 1850. Requires dressing and fitting, spring clip not supplied. Double set trigger, case hardened finish lock, and a german silver patch box.
Originally, the brunswick rifle used a single compartment patch box. The fourpiece castbrass patchbox has a finial design more typical of the lehigh valley region and berks county, a symmetrical fleurdelis type of design. Isaak haines flintlock long rifle build lancaster county pt. Early lancaster rifle, pecatonica river long rifle supply. As an example, the carved design has a definite baroque feel to it whereas the. Davis company is a retailer in historical reproductions and has been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks, triggers, mounts, and accessories for over 30 years. It is patterned after a henry albright original and features his distinctive double dove patchbox. In fact, comparing the two rifles feature by feature lends credence to the argument that this rifle could predate the 1761 dated schreit. Octagonal barrel and iron lock and percussion hammer, inscribed on top and side wi. This flintlock model features a fulllength walnut stock with cheekpiece, solid brass patch box, stock inlay ornamentation and toe plate. Plastic and brass patchbox covers are attached to an original rifle and one that is being restocked. During the days of louis xv, black patches of gummed taffeta were popular with fashionable women and sometimes men who wanted to emphasize the beauty or whiteness of their skin the patches varied in form and design from simple spots, stars, or crescents. This area will then be flattened with a file and sanded smooth with 400 grit paper in preparation for the patchbox dovetails and the matching lid.
The kentucky rifle was probably first produced in lancaster county, pennsylvania, during the revolutionary war period or even earlier. In this segment i will be preparing the patchbox to add a piece of silver to the finial and then installing the patchbox onto the rifle. Intricate and beautiful design on an original kentucky rifle of both lancaster and reading. Patch box, small, usually rectangular, sometimes oval box used mostly as a receptacle for beauty patches, especially in the 18th century. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The lexington rifle this rifle is a copy of an original by william turner bryan circa 1815. The baker rifle officially known as the pattern 1800 infantry rifle was a flintlock rifle used by the rifle regiments of the british army during the napoleonic wars. It has a buckhorn adjustable rear sight and blade front sight. Attaching patchbox covers to brunswick rifles youtube.
Tp5550 patchbox spring for dixie early american jaeger rifle and kit. Although it serves no function, it is an elegant touch with historical. The earliest being dated 1761 and equipped with a wooden patch box lid and. Recreations of classic originals liberty longrifles llc.
The rifle was built as a donation to the contemporary longrifle foundations 20 live auction in lexington, kentucky. Here is a percusion kentucky rifle that was probably made around the 1820s. The snake patch box designs of course relate to the gadsden flag and first navy jack used during the war, and dickerts is also similar to the design utilized on early virginia manufactory rifles. Step 2 colonial kit patch box and release and lock installation. Note for example the incredibly similar patch boxes on the john rupp and john moll also similar cheek piece inlay on pages 176, 182, and 183 of thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age and the peter neihart and herman. Kentucky rifle w brass belly plate and patch box circa 1850 we found this kentucky rifle several months ago from a longtime collector. For an extra touch of authentic class, add this patch box release to your next longrifle. Design motifs seen on some angstadts have included unusual stars, flowers, lions and even hex signs, along with unique patch box designs.
The brunswick rifle was one of several designs submitted to replace the baker rifle. This is my very first scratch build gun, if you dont count the still unfinished gun i. The patch box lids were generally brass and were hinged at the rear. Allegheny county john fleeger this classic western pennsylvania rifle is. He developed the opposing cscroll, carving design for the butt stock see fig. Therefore, it pays to give some thought beforehand to those optional features which might make your rifle unique. The early lancaster rifle is a tribute to the craftsmanship and individual artistry of the periods gunsmiths, and surviving examples show a great concern with flowing lines and the fitting of wood to metal.
The first rifle in this series of five has all of the same germanic characteristics as the schreit illustrated in the second chapter including the thick buttstock and a wooden sliding patch box lid. In the 1820s american rifle makers were making copies of the english rifle. Patch box comes with springs and assembly instructions. M1841 us rifle mississippi rifle m1842 springfield musket. Apr 30, 20 patchboxes while the patchbox was originally a handy receptacle in a rifle stock to carry a supply of greased patches, as time went on other things including percussion caps and gun tools, eventually found their way into a patchbox. Traditional muzzle loader rifles of the mountain men. Workshop making a sliding wood patchbox american longrifles.
Now with the screws into the final, i can trace the finial with my knife and started to inlet the finial into the stock. The mountain rifle has a select hardwood stock with a 32, 50 cal. This video includes the sliding wood patch box and release, fitting and. Our professional screwdriver set, cable lock and trigger lock are musthaves for maintenance and homesafety. An order for henry built english rifles for the mountain outfit is dated 1826. Gross pattern, also seen on bean and other tennessee style rifles. Davis company is a retailer in historical reproductions and has been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks. It includes frederick sells most recognized patchbox design, as well as his. Also, i made a paper pattern of the patch box lid and laid it out on the side of the stock. A copy of a patch box found on an original ohio rifle marked j. The domed patch box was a design trait of the davidson shop, and a variant of it appears on a highend, brassmounted, golden age rifle by davidson himself.
Pbrkwoodd patchbox release for sliding wooden patchbox, steel spring latch lever, with screw mount. See more ideas about black powder guns, long rifle and kentucky. Leman patch box kit authentic leman design, spring not included. In fact, comparing the two rifles feature by feature lends credence to the argument that. Brass patch box for baker rifle, consists of hinge and lid. Early, prerevolutionary design of the bethlehem school. The design carved in relief on top of the wrist also is very much like the corresponding designs on these other rifles. The patch box was formed into shape using a piece of maple i had previously shaped to the contour of the stock. The rifle will be brass mounted, stained with aqua fortis which means dark with dst, traditional sights, patch box and a bit of carving. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Rifle embroidery designs, machine embroidery designs at.
It was originally flintlock but has been converted to percussion. Desirable silver inlaid flintlock kentucky long rifle signed by golden age master craftsman frederick sell. Greene originals,varner tang sights,greenes gun shop. Lancaster henry albright this rifle displays the typical straight comb architecture of the lancaster school of gunmaking. I have fired this one a few times and it is pretty accurate. For instance, the pewter forearm tip is one of our most popular options. Apr 30, 20 patchboxes while the patchbox was originally a handy receptacle in a rifle.
It has an engraved brass patch box and a few german silver inlays. Patch box definition is a small shallow decorative box formerly used to contain the face patches fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries. Product listing patchboxes muzzleloader builders supply. Buying a fine rifle such as our shiloh model 1874 represents a substantial investment. Top of page home gun parts patchboxes, capbox kits federal period, patchbox kits for longrifles track of the wolf, inc. This late 18th century long rifle has patch box, carving, and stock designs very similar to identified the lehigh valley rifles and was likely built by john moll. The design of the relief carving and cheek inlay are by marvin kemper. The latter version of the english rifle used a heavy british military style patch box, a large flintlock, and walnut stock. The hawken shop, dayton traister triggers,varner sporting arms, c. A common characteristic of their design could be defined as pennsylvania dutchy, with many of their guns as much folk art as firearm.