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Percussion Halfstock Kentucky Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD
Percussion Halfstock Kentucky Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Percussion Halfstock Kentucky Rifle, attributed to Joseph Golcher, .40 cal. rifled bore, 35'' octagonal barrel, dark stained map stock with cheek rests on both sides (occasionally seen on Ohio region rifles), with adjustable ramp rear sight. Lock nicely engraved ''Joseph Golcher''. This rifle is fully silver mounted and is decorated with sixteen (16) silver inlays of eight-pointed stars, bars, cross and other freeforms. Condition is good overall. Wood filler was applied to a part of the forend to cover some minor damage, otherwise a fine rifle. Est.: $1,500-$2,500. (Antique)