Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1048
  • Lot #4310
Lot #4309
Lot #4311

Lot 4310: Three American Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4310: Three American Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) W.J Loader Signed Half-Stock Rifle with Golcher Lock

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 35 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 426
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with some light pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

"W.J.LOADER/N.C.T.O." marked barrel, "JOSEPHGOLCHER" marked and lightly engraved lock.

Rating Definition:

Good, with traces of original finish mixed with brown/grey patina, some scattered light pitting/oxidation, portion of the toe plate is loose/bent, and scattered minor handling marks on the refinished wood. Mechanically functions.



B) Half-Stock Rifle with W.H. Barnes Marked Lock

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 32 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 426
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

"WH-BARNES/BOSTON" marked and lightly engraved lock, ramrod absent.

Rating Definition:

Good, with mostly grey patina, scattered mild pitting, and refinished wood with a toe splice, a few minor cracks, and scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically functions.



C) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 31 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 426
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with some pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Lock plate is lightly engraved and appears to have a faint illegible maker's mark, original rear sight dovetail filled with brass and new rear sight installed.

Rating Definition:

Good, with much of the refinished brown, some mild flash pitting, a tin filler added to the stock near the breech, and minor handling marks on the wood. Mechanically functions.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #888: Two Half-Stock Rifles

    Lot #469: Signed Percussion American Long Rifle

    Lot #1309: Two Thompson Center Arms Percussion Rifles

    Lot #37: Engraved A. Lamb Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle

    Lot #886: Two Percussion Long Guns

    Lot #887: U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket