jas golcher, philada - The Firearms Forum

Sara Beth · 12-25-2006, 03:59 PM

Hello, my name is Sara Beth and I am trying to find any information about my Grandpa's muzzleloader. My Grandma purchased it at an antique dealer. We do not know how much she paid. What we do know is that is has “jas golcher” & “philada” engraved by the trigger. There is also some other things engraved. It is around a 35-caliber muzzleloader and that is about it. It has been hanging on their wall 43 years. Unless the other grandkids were playing with it. We took some pictures to show what it looks like. Therefore, if anyone has any idea where it came from and/or around how old it could be.

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Xracer · 12-26-2006, 10:09 AM

Hi Sara Beth......Happy Holidays and welcome to TFF.

That's a beautiful percussion rifle....and it looks to be in excellent condition.

Is there any other writing on the rifle? On the barrel perhaps?

James Golcher might have been the rifle maker, or he may have just made the lock. In he 1800's, many small rifle makers purchased their locks from established lockmakers and made the rest of the rifle themselves.

Here's what I found on Jas. Golcher....

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=46203

http://www.gabelguns.com/QuestionsAn...ionNumber=6140

http://www.gunsamerica.com/2100/2100-random-2.htm

http://www.gunboards.com/forums/post...52&FORUM_ID=53

Hope this helps....

Marlin · 12-26-2006, 12:25 PM

That's a mighty fine looking piece, Sara Beth !!!!!

Glad to have you at TFF.

12-25-2006, 03:59 PM	#1
Sara Beth Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	jas golcher, philada Hello, my name is Sara Beth and I am trying to find any information about my Grandpa's muzzleloader. My Grandma purchased it at an antique dealer. We do not know how much she paid. What we do know is that is has “jas golcher” & “philada” engraved by the trigger. There is also some other things engraved. It is around a 35-caliber muzzleloader and that is about it. It has been hanging on their wall 43 years. Unless the other grandkids were playing with it. We took some pictures to show what it looks like. Therefore, if anyone has any idea where it came from and/or around how old it could be. -->

12-26-2006, 10:09 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: jas golcher, philada Hi Sara Beth......Happy Holidays and welcome to TFF. That's a beautiful percussion rifle....and it looks to be in excellent condition. Is there any other writing on the rifle? On the barrel perhaps? James Golcher might have been the rifle maker, or he may have just made the lock. In he 1800's, many small rifle makers purchased their locks from established lockmakers and made the rest of the rifle themselves. Here's what I found on Jas. Golcher.... http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=46203 http://www.gabelguns.com/QuestionsAn...ionNumber=6140 http://www.gunsamerica.com/2100/2100-random-2.htm http://www.gunboards.com/forums/post...52&FORUM_ID=53 Hope this helps....

12-26-2006, 12:25 PM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: jas golcher, philada That's a mighty fine looking piece, Sara Beth !!!!! Glad to have you at TFF. Attached Images __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*