This 3-11/16" long lever is modeled after originals used on early Colonial era longrifles, with sliding wooden patchboxes. This simple, clever, reliable latch mechanism is the choice of today's best longrifle builders, used on fine longrifles. The large knob, at rear, is notched to engaged the buttplate. It must be lifted to unlatch the sliding lid

Wax cast steel, our 3-1/2" long lever is modeled after originals used on early Colonial era longrifles, with sliding wooden patchboxes. This simple, clever, reliable latch mechanism is the choice of today's best longrifle builders, used on fine longrifles. It fits in a slot, under the patchbox lid. The tip is inserted in a retaining slot. The knob,

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of brass, this was the traditional trim for an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with nine of our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. This patchbox was used on a Pr

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included, to allow a cam-over-center closure, much like a modern cabinet hinge. Order our #PB-RK-TOW-I push-button patchbox release kit, with iron button, to install a spring loaded latch that snaps op

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of brass, this was the traditional trim for an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. This patchbox was used on a Pre-Revolu

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of iron, sometimes used on early longrifles. Brass was the traditional trim for an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. Th

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of nickel silver, brass was the traditional trim for an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. This patchbox was used on a P

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of brass, brass is the traditional trim for an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. The early 1-15/16" wide lid has an unc

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of .050" annealed steel, sometimes found on an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. The early 1-15/16" wide lid has an unc

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of nickel silver, which quite rare, brass was the traditional trim for an early longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. The early 1

This Virginia longrifle patchbox design is a favorite of the famous contemporary gun maker Herschel House, whose work is sought after by shooters and collectors. Curved to fit your stock, neatly hinged, with a steel cam finger inside the lid, this patchbox kit includes a cam spring and mounting screw, for cam-over-center closure. Polished outside,

This Virginia longrifle patchbox design is a favorite of the famous contemporary gun maker Herschel House, whose work is sought after by shooters and collectors. Curved to fit your stock, neatly hinged, with a steel cam finger inside the lid, this patchbox kit includes a cam spring and mounting screw, for cam-over-center closure. Plain satin finish

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of brass, this is the traditional trim for this longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. The early wide lid, acanthus leaf finial, a

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of iron, brass is the traditional trim for this longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. The early wide lid, acanthus leaf finial, a

This patchbox kit has a neatly formed hinge, and is slightly curved to conform to the shape of your buttstock. Tempered springs and instructions are included. Made of nickel silver, brass is the traditional trim for this longrifle. We recommend mounting the patchbox with our #SCREW-6-1/2 unplated iron wood screws. The early wide lid, acanthus leaf

Copied from a an original U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle, this patchbox is made of heavy gauge brass, hinged, ready for installation. Both the 1803 and 1814 rifles can be fitted with this patchbox. Simply trim the patchbox lid flush with the buttplate, for use on the early 1803 to 1806 production.

Copied from a an original U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle, this patchbox door spring is made of spring steel, ready for installation under the head of your patchbox. When the patchbox button is pressed, the latch is released, allowing this spring to throw the lid open.

Copied from a an original U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle, this patchbox door spring is made of spring steel, ready for installation under the head of your patchbox. When the patchbox button is pressed, the latch is released, allowing this spring to throw the lid open.

Commonly thought of as a Bucks County patchbox, many other schools used this design as well. See the book Gunsmiths of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. for a Lancaster rifle with a similar patchbox. We show the matching buttplate in our buttplate section. Instructions included. Almost 7" overall length. This patchbox is designed to use a button relea

Commonly thought of as a Bucks County patchbox, many other schools used this design as well. See the book Gunsmiths of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. for a Lancaster rifle with a similar patchbox. We show the matching buttplate in our buttplate section. Instructions included. 7" overall length. This patchbox is designed to use a button release, not

Commonly thought of as a Bucks County patchbox, many other schools used this design as well. See the book Gunsmiths of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. for a Lancaster rifle with a similar patchbox. We show the matching buttplate in our buttplate section. Instructions included. 7" overall length. This patchbox is designed to use a button release, not

This V spring is used in our #PB-RK-FINE-I patchbox release kit. This is the V spring only, the most complex part of our kit. Use it as a replacement, or add your own button, rod, and door latch to create your own patchbox release. Tempered spring steel, it is modelled after and original used by Jacob Dickert and many other famous original longrifl

This high quality patchbox release kit is made for use with brass, iron, or nickel silver patchboxes. The kit includes four precision steel parts, two unplated steel screws, and fully illustrated instructions. The end of the catch has a square shank, to prevent rotation in its hole in the lid. Drill and countersink the lid, insert the square shank,

This high quality patchbox release kit is made for use with brass, iron, or nickel silver patchboxes. The kit includes four precision steel parts, two unplated steel screws, and fully illustrated instructions. The end of the catch has a square shank, to prevent rotation in its hole in the lid. Drill and countersink the lid, insert the square shank,

Copied from an unknown maker, this style is similar to many of the patchboxes shown in Arms Makers of Western Pennsylvania, by Dr. James B. Whisker. Made in the USA, by Track of the Wolf, Inc., this brass patchbox is 7-7/8" overall length. Trim to fit the buttplate curvature.