A few examples of appraisal values for
JOSEPH GOLCHER LONG GUN

• An American Full Stock Percussion
  An American Full Stock Percussion Long Rifle Joseph H. Golcher 19th century having figured maple stock and butt and double set triggers lock marked Jos. H. Golcher Height 4 x width 58 1/2 x depth 2 inches Barrel width 1 inch.
• Joseph Golcher: circa 1840, full
  Joseph Golcher: circa 1840, full stock percussion rifle, heavy faux grained tiger stock, .36 cal, 38 1/2" bbl, "Joseph Golcher" signed percussion lock. A fine sporting rifle with "Ky influence", having octagon bbl. Fitted with double set triggers, not original ramrod, very good plus. Estimate $1,500-2,500
• Golcher: circa 1840, half stock
  Golcher: circa 1840, half stock percussion rifle, .55 cal, 41" bbl, "James Golcher" signed back-action percussion lock. A fine sporting rifle with "Ky influence", having half round half octagon bbl, with gold band at breech. Fine engraved mounts of German silver including patch-box and capox on the cheek side. Cheek piece inlayed with running stag. Minor wood damage, replaced r.rod thimbles, missing one bbl key escutcheon. Good working order, original ramrod, very good plus. Estimate $2,000-2,500
• JOSH GOLCHER MUSKET19th century
  JOSH GOLCHER MUSKET19th century percussion rifle stamped JOSH GOLCHER, 70 caliber, 40.5 in barrel, 56 in long. As found condition with rust, wall hanger.
• JOSEPH SILK GUN.Joseph Silk Gun.
  JOSEPH SILK GUN.Joseph Silk Gun. Clearwater Kansas: Chambers Manufacturing, ca. 1940. Cast metal faux-pistol visibly vanishes a handkerchief draped over its barrel when the trigger is pulled. Light wear. Good working condition.
• Pennsylvania percussion half
  Pennsylvania percussion half stock rifle with a butcher lock inscribed Joseph Golcher and an inlaid brass eagle on stock 31"... ?
• GERMAN HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE:
  GERMAN HALF STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE: Decorative wall hanger engraved lock signed Joseph Golcher. 33 1/2'' octagonal barrel wood half stock with brass furniture brass patchbox. Wood cleaning rod. Overall 49 3/4'' long.CONDITION: Repairs to stock with epoxy showing behind lock lock and tripper do not function. For purely decorative purposes only.
• Percussion Rifle Lockplate marked
  Percussion Rifle Lockplate marked J. Golcher & engraved w/small duck hunter scene.Condition: Stock cracked & repaired cut down.Dimensions: Overall L 47 1/4'' Barrel L 31 1/4''E
• Percussion full-stock rifle approx.
  Percussion full-stock rifle approx. .50 cal. lock marked James Golcher 41 3/4" octagonal barrel. ?
• Pennsylvania Figured Maple Full
  Pennsylvania Figured Maple Full Stock Percussion Rifle, British percussion lock made by JOSEPH GOLCHER, worked from 1834 to 1865, all brass mounts The very heavy octagonal barrel is 43 inches in length and has a .42" bore, the overall length is 60 inches, double set trigger
• Single barrel cap and ball rifle
  Single barrel cap and ball rifle with a walnut stock and mechanism stamped Golcher 50" l. Provenance: The Collection of Margaret... ?
• U.S. percussion pistol, single
  U.S. percussion pistol, single shot, figured walnut stock with visible inspection marks, barrel with foundry marks and U.S. proof marks, lockplate marked "Jos…Golcher", iron mounts, circa 1830, 15 in. Metal parts with salt and pepper finish, lock possibly replaced.
• AMERICAN PERCUSSION KENTUCKY LONG
  AMERICAN PERCUSSION KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE, GOULCHER American antique percussion Kentucky rifle having full walnut stock, octagon barrel, check rest, brass butt plate and trigger guard, double trigger and G. Goulcher marked lock plate. Approx. full l. 56.5", barrel l. 41.25".
• Full-Stock Percussion Rifle
  Full-Stock Percussion Rifle Signed J. F. Golcher .36 cal. 36'' octagonal barrel. Signed on top of barrel engraved J. F. Golcher. Forward action percussion lock. Brass furniture and engraved silver eagle on the cheek piece. Barrel held to stock by three wedges. Maple stock. Condition: Barrel is smooth with a nice plum color; some staining on barrel. Lock is grey to plum with some pitting around the percussion drum. Hammer has a small repair in the elbow of hammer. Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings.
• 19TH C PERCUSSION RIFLEA 19th
  19TH C PERCUSSION RIFLEA 19th century American Percussion rifle. Engraved double trigger "Joseph Gochar" percussion lock, with a 32 cal octagonal barrel in a figured Maple full stock with engraved fittings and Brass butt plate. Older finish with some wear, stock with glued repair and later carved design. 52" long. ESTIMATE $800-1,200 Condition: Older finish with some wear, stock with glued repair and later carved design.
• Brass mounted percussion rifle,
  Brass mounted percussion rifle, 34 in. octagonal barrel, full maple stock, lockplate marked "Joseph Golcher", fancy brass patch box, brass and silver inlay throughout, cheek plate with crescent moon and brass inlay. Stock with old finish, possibly traces old painted decoration, rust in pit area, probably lacking barrel bands, tang lacking several screws, brass elements with old mellow patina, minor scratches and scrapes. .
• WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER
  WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (NJ/NY/MT, 1878-1938) Catalog #2062. "Heading for a Shooting Match" A narrative oil sketch white field illustration for "The Long Rifle" by Stewart Edward White, appearing in "Saturday Evening Post", July 5, 1930. Oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1930. Depicts a young colonial man traipsing through the woods. Caption: "His basic sense of security was further evidenced by the fact he bore his rifle carelessly across his shoulders". Housed in a replica deep cove gold frame with dusty rose velvet liner, OS: 37 1/2" x 48 1/2", SS: 37 1/2" x 47 1/2". Fine condition. Title given on label verso. Inscribed in pencil "Given to Ruth Ann Koerner from her father WHD Koerner, 1930".
• J.G. Anschutz original JGA
  J.G. Anschutz original JGA Karabiner .22 caliber bolt-action long rifle serial #517394 second quarter 20th century; blued finish round tapered barrel 24 in. L.; checkered walnut half stock with good figure; overall length - 41 1/4 in. Estimate $ 150-250 Some light wear.
• JOSEPH PROLICH FLINTLOCK SWIVEL
  JOSEPH PROLICH FLINTLOCK SWIVEL SPORTING GUN: Late 18th century signed on both octagon barrels Joseph Prolich in Bamberg on barrel rifled other smoothbore. Carved stock with floral design and inlaid metal pieces on stock. Original patchbox cover carved with metal inlay. Lock unmarked action and set trigger function. Measures 43 1/2'' overall.CONDITION: Note locking mechanism for barrel swivel is not functioning several inlay pieces have bent out crack in stock chip at tang typical scratches and dings for a piece this old. Please call for further condition.
• Coachman's gun modified rifle
  Coachman's gun modified rifle 19th c. 22"l.
• JOSEPH SILK GUN. CLEARWATER KANSAS:
  JOSEPH SILK GUN. CLEARWATER KANSAS: CHAMBERS MANUFACTUR...Joseph Silk Gun. Clearwater Kansas: Chambers Manufacturing, ca. 1940. Mechanical cast metal faux-pistol automatically vanishes a handkerchief draped over its barrel when the trigger is pulled. Light wear. Good working condition.
• Belgian 12-bore percussion SxS
  Belgian 12-bore percussion SxS hammer sporting gun circa 1850 NVSN; back action locks double triggers marked ''REAL TWIST'' on top rib ''JOSEPH GOULCHER'' on locks brass furniture and triggerguard original hardwood ramrod hardwood stock with steel buttplate boar's head and cheekpiece. overall L47 1/2'' barrel L32'' Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE. American
  PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE. American mid 19th century. Curly maple half stock and octagonal 39 1/4''l. barrel marked ''Made by Jo. Robert'' (Rochester New York ca. 1847-1853). Engraved lock plate marked ''G. Goulcher'' (?) Brass trigger guard and butt plate. Appears to be a conversion some edge loss. 56''l. overall.
• N.DELANY - KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE -
  N.DELANY - KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE - JOSH GOTCHER Half stock curly maple with inscribed lockplate and hair trigger. Stock condition is rough ramrod broken. Trigger mechanism works well. The barrel is either shortened at the stock end or replaced. The color is slightly different and it doesn't line up correctly.
• A 16-bore Joseph Lang & Son side by
  A 16-bore Joseph Lang & Son side by side double barrel shotgun matching number 16577 barrels 28 inches chambers 2 1/2 inches with engraved detailing and walnut stock with rubber butt; black powder and 'view' proof marks; canvas case with original label Estimate ?1 200-1 800 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?1 200
• HALF STOCK KENTUCKY-STYLE RIFLE
  HALF STOCK KENTUCKY-STYLE RIFLE United States,C. mid-19th century.36 caliber, figured maple stock with brass fittings and a pewter nose cap, lock marked "G. GOLCHER" with foliate designs and fowl on the lock plate tang, and an octagonal barrel.
• Long Rifle by J. E. Harder
  Long Rifle by J. E. Harder Clearfield PA ca. 1860's Flintlock percussion rifle double trigger engraved shaped barrel and trigger having patch-box and sight with ram-rod of probable hickory wood decorative brass work on walnut stock and brass butt plate rifted barrel.
• EIGHT ASSORTED LONG GUNS
  EIGHT ASSORTED LONG GUNS Including Ranger model 36 22 cal., Stevens model 58 410 gage shotgun, Savage model 3-C 22 cal. bolt action rifle, a possibly Continental bolt action rifle, WM. Mason 1864 percussion, H&R Topper 48, Hanover arms double barrel percussion and an Enterprise Arms double barrel percussion.
• LONG GUN Mid 19th century, barrel
  LONG GUN Mid 19th century, barrel stamped, walnut stock, brass patch box, with extra ram rods.
• Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by E.
  Half-Stock Percussion Rifle by E. Michael .36 cal. 30.5'' octagonal-to-round barrel. Top of barrel marked E. Michael engraved forward action percussion lock marked Jos Golcher.  Patent breech with  double-set triggers.  Iron furniture iron patchbox.  Walnut stock with brass tip. Condition: Barrel has sharp edges with a nice patina and some staining at the breech.  Lock has been cleaned to grey with some pitting.  Walnut stock has been refinished.
• Brass-Mounted Percussion Pistol
  Brass-Mounted Percussion Pistol American, 19th century, .40 cal., walnut stock, 8 in. octagonal barrel marked in script "G.W. McLain", lockplate marked "Joseph Golcher"; no permit required,
• An American curly maple long
  An American curly maple long rifle Jerman Jordan Probably first quarter 19th century flintlock converted to percussion signed in script ''J Jordan'' on iron barrel flat with full stock traditionally inlaid with brass and pewter decorative devices and with engraved plaque ''JB''
• CAP GUN LOTJeweled holster,
  CAP GUN LOTJeweled holster, Ranger single shot, Sure shot, and large plated Hubley all in working condition
• Percussion Long Rifle attributed to
  Percussion Long Rifle attributed to W
• Kentucky Percussion Rifle by J.N.
  Kentucky Percussion Rifle by J.N. Johnson .44 cal. 42" octagonal barrel. Barrel marked J.N. Johnson. Engraved lockplate marked Golcher.? Brass furniture with a engraved four-piece patchbox.? Maple stock double-set triggers.?J.N. Johnston is listed in American Gunsmiths by Frank Sellers as working in Waynesboro PA in 1832-1889 making percussion rifles. Condition: Barrel and lock has nice dark patina.? Stock has an old brass sheet metal repair on the wrist. Overall the rifle has nice untouched patina.
• J. Henry Philadelphia long
  J. Henry Philadelphia long flintlock long rifle 19th c. 58" l. ?