The following patchbox rubbings are from rifles made by the Sheetz Family of gunmakers.
The following three patchboxes were made by Michael Sheetz of Charles Town WV. Michael was born February 28, 1781, and died July 9, 1836. He was the son of Henry Sheetz. Michael's son Jacob built guns in Hampshire County.
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M. Sheetz
The following patchboxes were made by Jacob Sheetz of Hampshire County
The image at the top in the above rubbing is a capbox. These rectangular cheekside capboxes are almost exclusive to Hampshire County and we seldom see them on percussion rifles from other areas. For clearer reference see the image below.
The patchbox below is attributed to John Jacob Sheetz of Shepherdstown, son of Philip and brother to Martin. John Jacob most likely apprenticed to Martin since Philip died when John Jacob, was only 8 years old.
Cheek Side Relief Carving
The following group were made by William Miller Sheetz sr. He was the son of John Jacob Sheetz. William Miller Sheetz made his rifles in the Sheetz Shop in Shepherdstown. this was the same shop where his grandfather Philip & Uncle Martin worked. William died in 1866 of typhoid fever at 55 years of age.
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Our First Patchbox Sunday
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