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Mid-19th C. Plains Rifle, with Golcher lock

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Mid-19th C. Plains Rifle, with Golcher lock
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Mid-19th Century Plains Rifle, lock marked ''J. Golcher'', .36 cal., 34'' octagonal barrel, tiger-striped walnut halfstock with pewter forend, double set triggers, simple brass patchbox and buttplate, with dovetail front and rear single sights. Barrel marked ''A.W. Bair'', with decorative circles at crown. Condition is good to very good with loss to stock just forward lockplate and behind hammer. Repair at tip of comb. Set triggers need minor work or adjustment, as hammer does not stay back. Six-groove bore is good. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)