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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A percussion target rifle by J. Golcher for bench rest shooting, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 200 - 300

Sold

€ 625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 120 cm.
Heavy, rifled, 50 cal barrel (visible rifling, evident pitting inside), provided with a fixed rear sight and white metal foresight, featuring a circular crown at the nozzle and double white metal inlaid outlining at the breech. Tang provided with a slot for a peep sight. Forward spring lock with restored hammer, plate signed ‘J. GOLCHER’ within a cartouche and with remains of engraving. Working mechanism. Half wooden stock (restored block on the left side). Butt with typical metal patchbox on the right side. Iron butt plate and trigger guard. Mounts made of white metal. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod.