Brown Bess Ammunition Box

[pstauffer82]

This is my first time building something for my Brown Bess. I made a 33 round ammunition box that I can use to hold my cartridges until I am ready to shoot. It should save me time at the range. I am a mediocre carpenter to say the least, but the more I look at it, the more I like the "rustic" look. Plus I got to get a lot of practice with my jack plane. The only thing I paid for was the brass furniture ($7.00 total).

 

[JOHN F]

sweet looks good ..will keep your ammo safe...

 

[trent/OH]

I would put a handle on it of some sort, but that's just me. A box like that just begs some decoration...maybe a wood-burned pic of a Bess???

 

[pstauffer82]

Thanks for the comments. I am working on a hammerstall next. I've never worked with leather before, so we'll see how it turns out

 

[S.Kenton]

I like the rustic look as well! Nice box indeed..I second the suggestion of a design on the box AND a possible dark stain..while leaving the " rustic" look intact.