Manufacturer: James Golcher (c. mid 19th c.)
Model: half-stock percussion target rifle
Caliber: 36 cal. 
Barrel Length: 36 in.
OAL: 52 in.
Condition: Fair-antique; wood stock has some wear and loss to the finish; cracking at the wrist being held together w/ German silver brackets; forend is split at the barrel pin; missing scre from upper wrist tang; some splitting at the butt of the stock; barrel & lockplate have dark brwon patina w/ rust & pitting; bore is rusted & pitted w/ worn rifling; replacement percussion nipple; mechanically functional
Includes: high grade walnut half-stock; German silver fitting & mountings; German silver patch box; very heavy octagon barrel w/ round muzzle; wooden ramrod; set trigger
Marked: lockplate reads "JAs GOLCHER / WARRANTED / FORGED"

Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate

No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique