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Condition: antique Pre1898 Good
Manufacturer: Goucher and Custom
On SALE Now!
WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE TAKE NOTE: WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM
This beauty is an Antique 19th century American Black Powder, percussion Plains Rifle that would have fired approximately a 40 caliber round lead ball. The octagonal barrel has blade fore sight, notched rear sight and a very functional Goucher lock mechanism. The hand detailing of the brass patch box and the many different custom inlays speaks of its maker as being a man of extreme skill and patience. The lock plate has a hunting scene hand engraved in tiny details and the barrel itself is signed by the maker in what looks to be his natural long hand signature. I could make a guess or two at the man's name, but prefer to leave that to be discovered by this gun's new owner, for his own enjoyment and personal satisfaction. This is a fine old rifle with some dings and a few repairs to cracks and thumps, but all of it done well and all of it done because this gun was used a lot. Even after all these years you can see the quality in the burlwood and tiger-striped grain of the stock and in the fine detailing of the fittings and patchbox. This is a gun to display with pride and to brag a little to your friends about the price you paid for it.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 50 inches
Note: Under Federal law, this is considered an antique firearm. Check your state's laws regarding its possession. |
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