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Lot #1293
Lot #1295

Lot 1294: Silver Inlaid Half-Stock Percussion Rifle Signed "F.B"

Fine 19th Century American Silver Inlaid Half-Stock Percussion .50 Caliber Rifle Signed "F.B"

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1294: Silver Inlaid Half-Stock Percussion Rifle Signed "F.B"

Fine 19th Century American Silver Inlaid Half-Stock Percussion .50 Caliber Rifle Signed "F.B"

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Fine 19th Century American Silver Inlaid Half-Stock Percussion .50 Caliber Rifle Signed "F.B"

Manufacturer: J. Golcher
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 42 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1246
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 229
Class: Antique
Description:

The is unique 19th century percussion rifle features a blade front sight with flip up bead, unique one-of-a-kind adjustable notch rear sight with full-buckhorn, "F.B" signed in a silver inlay with floral engraved accents, coordinating accents down the tang, "JOSEPH GOLCHER" lock with scroll and bird engraving, pewter forend cap, brass wedge escutcheons, checkered forend with silver inlay on the bottom, silver inlaid brass trigger guard with spur, adjustable double set triggers, checkered pistol grip with bone cap, engraved brass cap box, nickel silver escutcheon, pieced toe plate, crescent buttplate, and silver roundels inlaid on the left flat and the cheekpiece.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with dark patina, mild oxidation/pitting, broken clean out screw, aged patina on the brass and silver, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has crisp checkering, minor scrapes and dings, and age lines in the cap. Mechanically fine (setup full-cock only).



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