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“LECHLER” of Phila Antique PENNSYLVANIA Smoothbore
Guns International #: 101503238 Seller's Inventory #: 6354
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Kentucky Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29962
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
“LECHLER” of Phila Antique PENNSYLVANIA Smoothbore
Ornate Percussion Musket w Rifle Sights
Here we present an antique Half-Stock Pennsylvania “Long Rifle” by John A. Lechler of Philadelphia, made circa the 1850s. This maker came from a family of German gun makers centered in Pennsylvania. Henry Lechler was active in the late 18th Century in Lancaster, then Carlisle. His son, Henry Lechler Jr. was active in Philadelphia was active from the 1830s through the 1850s.
This musket features a smoothbore octagonal barrel in .50 caliber. It is equipped with rifle sights and is handsomely decorated with an oval patch box in the right side of the stock and a stag escutcheon in the cheek piece on the left. The butt plate, trigger guard, lock, and barrel tang are engraved. The top of the barrel is marked “J.A. LECHLER PHILA”. Triggers are double set.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are dark the age. The markings are legible. The bore is smooth and dark. The stock is in good shape with very nice grain. The action on this rifle is strong. Here is a very handsome long gun from a known family of makers!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 34-¼ inches.
Caliber: .50 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2200
#6354
SOLD
Antique: Yes