John Vincent and his son John Caleb Vincent were gunmakers active in Washington County, Ohio, throughout the latter half of the 19th century. This rifle is marked with only "VINCENT" on top of the barrel and features circle designs on the face of the muzzle, a fixed silver blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight, brass flash guards, "JOSEPH GOLCHER" marked lock with some scroll patterns, double set triggers, engraved pewter forend cap and brass furniture, and a curly maple stock with the very attractive Vincent profile and cheekpiece. For others, see the Vincent rifles and accoutrement sets in the preceding two lots formerly in Madison Grant's collection.

Fine with smooth brown patina on the barrel, gray patina on the lock, some mild pitting from corrosive percussion caps, attractive aged patina on the furniture, and fairly minor overall wear. The stock is very fine and has attractive figure, smooth finish, and some scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine (trigger must be set first).