#69 • Antique Josh Golcher Marked 36Cal Percussion Rifle

Part of 10/17/26 Firearms Auction (live auction by PA Auction Center)

Location: East Earl, PA

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Single shot black powder percussion rifle, Features, Front brass blade and rear adjustable sights, Octagon barrel, Engraved nickel finish Josh Golcher marked lock plate, Plain walnut wooden straight grip half stock, Brass crescent butt plate, Wooden ramrod, Barrel Length, 31". NSN. Condition: Fair. Fair bore with wear to rifling and moderate frost, Good working hammer with worn sear and does not stay cocked, Good working set triggers, All metal shows light original finish turned to deep patina with aged frost and rust throughout, Lock plate is marked but shows light pitting and finish loss, Stock and forend are solid free of major cracks and breaks with moderate usual dings and handling marks overall, Brass shows light tarnish from age and use.