 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Rare American O/U Percussion Combination Gun Rifle Over Smoothbore
Guns International #: 103604706 Seller's Inventory #: 46CVCW – 2026
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Northern Wings & Clays
Member Since: 4/11/21
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Burnett & David Kesar
State: Michigan
Zip: 49740
Country: United States
Phone: (229) 200-7001
Phone2: (305) 731-6505
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 158
Total Number of Listings: 701
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Northern Wings & Clays is committed to providing a transparent and straightforward buying experience. We do not charge additional processing or credit card fees. Shipping is a flat rate of $20 for handguns and $35 for long guns, shipped to your selected FFL dealer. All firearms include a 3-day non-firing inspection period, beginning on the date the firearm arrives at your FFL.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order or Cashiers Check, Visa, Mastercard and American Express
About Us: Northern Wings & Clays was established in 2022, out of the passion of hunting and target shooting. The owners, longtime friends that met though the passion of the industry and want to help bring awareness and conserve the heritage of hunting and sport shooting. Northern Wings and Clays is committed to the very best customer service. Northern Wings and Clays has the knowledge and expertise to help you with anything you may need or want. Northern Wings and Clays is currently seeking consignment hunting and sporting-related firearms. Fair rates, Whether it is one gun or an entire collection we are capable and willing to help with any type of evaluation that you may require. Please contact us for the best prices on any of our listings.
Description:
Offered here is a highly interesting and seldom encountered 19th century American percussion combination gun, believed to be Pennsylvania made and featuring desirable George Goulcher back action locks.
This antique sporting arm features a rifle barrel over a smoothbore barrel, an extremely practical configuration historically used for versatile hunting applications where both ball and shot capability were desirable in a single firearm.
The gun is built on a full length octagonal barrel assembly with double triggers and exposed percussion ignition. Particularly noteworthy is the distinctive “elephant trunk” style hammer configuration associated with the lower barrel, a feature commonly encountered on American over/under percussion arms of the period.
The lock plates are of the desirable back action pattern and appear consistent with the work of George Goulcher of Philadelphia, one of the best known American lock makers of the percussion era. Goulcher supplied locks to numerous American gunmakers throughout the mid-1800s and his work remains well regarded among collectors of early American firearms.
Additional features include:
• Brass furniture and decorative inlays
• Walnut stock with classic American frontier styling
• Double trigger arrangement
• Ramrod retained beneath barrel
• Engraved lockwork and metal accents
• Tang drilled for what was likely a period peep sight
Metal surfaces throughout display a pleasing untouched patina consistent with age and honest use. The wood retains attractive character with handling wear appropriate to a working sporting arm of the period.
Combination guns of this type are considerably less common than standard percussion rifles or shotguns and represent an important transitional period in American sporting arms development.
Condition remains solid and complete overall. The bores appear aged and should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to any attempt at firing. This firearm is best appreciated today as a collector piece, historical sporting arm, or display example of early American combination gun craftsmanship.
An extremely attractive and uncommon American percussion era combination gun with strong collector appeal and authentic frontier character.
We warrant that the firearms are as they appear in our photos but do not warrant mechanical condition or operation.
Price: $1,199.00