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    Old Muzzleloader Identification Needed

    Good info, Shelby. I'd also recommend a few out-of-the-shadows pics of the left end of the lock plate to see if the Golcher guinea hens are present. I have a H. Deringer rifle and a yet-to-be-identified rifle, both with Golcher lock plates. I'm tight on time but if you check my comments you...
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    Golcher plate with Thompson barrel percussion rifle

    Greetings "GoMask" and please search "J. Golcher research" for some info I put up on the Golcher clan. Welcome aboard. BMCS
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    Civil War - British Patent 1853 Cavalry Trooper's Saber

    Greetings Gus, I've been off on other quests one of which was scouring the sword forum for P1853 info. My complication with that site is, that for whatever reason lies beyond my screen, I can't get authorization to post replies, etc. I did however decide to do a more in-depth search of my...
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    J. golcher research

    Notchy Bob, thank you for the very insightful interpretation. I bought this rifle at auction in about 1971 and, after a very quick assessment, bought it in haste. I was irritated when I got to examine it and discovered the Golcher name on the lock plate. I always thought, because of the...
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    Civil War - British Patent 1853 Cavalry Trooper's Saber

    Thank you, Gus, truly some great information. Hopefully, one of our members with P1853 inspector knowledge, might be able to add additional info. Also, as I nosed through a few off the wall searches, I came across the following web site - Kate Tattersall Adventures. Again, thanks, Gus, BMCS (Al)
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    Civil War - British Patent 1853 Cavalry Trooper's Saber

    I bought this sword off a neighbor about 55-years ago and hung it in my father's den for 35 of those years. When Dad passed it was relegated to a peg in the shed and, for the most part, there it has hung. Seeing as the only mark is the eagle stamp visible in the attached picture I incorrectly...
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    Sword scabbard ID

    Pardon my first two blotched attempts and, sadly I still haven't figured out what I did wrong. I found this scabbard about 60-years ago and it was in the same rusted state as it is today. Looking at the 3-ring brass insert at the throat, the only thing, in my limited experience, that I've seen...
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    Sword scabbard ID

    About 60 or ao
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    J. golcher research

    Greetings bpd303, here's some pics of the rifle I spoke of - H. Deringer Philad is stamped on the barrel and it has a J. Golcher lock. I'm new to the forum, neither collector or expert and, from what limited research I've done, I'll venture, in my opinion, that it's an indian trade rifle. And...
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    Need help identifying an old Muzzleloader

    Chukardogs, it is my opinion that our rifles share a reasonable resemblance. I've taken the liberty to attach a few pics for your perusal and for any other member that might want to throw in an educated opinion. And again, mine is stamped H. Deringer.
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    Need help identifying an old Muzzleloader

    About 50-years ago I bought at auction a rifle that looks very much like yours. I didn't have much time to examine it but was pleased to see that the barrel was marked "H. Deringer Philad." When I had the opportunity to examine the rifle I was quite dismayed to find the lock plate had another...
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    What did you do today

    I originally planned to take advantage of today's CODIV-19 opportunities and complete a few tasks that are building up seniority on my to do list. Fortunately, something caught my eye and I wound up putting my accumulation of Thompson Center catalogs in order. I've been meaning to do this for...
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    Old Musket Identification, need some help, not many markings

    Greetings Sam, what tells you that it isn't a Lorenz? I do have a Lorenz, I'm no expert and the next to the last picture looked sort of Lorenz-ish. Any info is appreciated and Merry Christmas. BMCS
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    J. golcher research

    Thanks, Rich
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    Old Musket Identification, need some help, not many markings

    Greetings, if I had one answer to toss into the ID fray it would be a model 1854 Austrian Lorenz rifle. It was used by both sides during the CW.
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    J. golcher research

    Firearm ID - l have an unidentified perc. sporting rifle with, what I believe to be a Josh or Joseph Golcher lock plate. There are two marks on the top of the barrel - what looks like the letter “C” lying on its back with the opening looking down the barrel. Below that is a “TC” and it’s not...
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