Guns International #: 103284549
Seller's Inventory #: 254127

Category - Kentucky Rifles - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

Category
Kentucky Rifles
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA Antique GOMPF Long Rifle GERMAN SILVER DOG BACK ACTION Engraved GAME GETTING Homestead Rifle

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LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA Antique GOMPF Long Rifle GERMAN SILVER DOG

BACK ACTION Engraved GAME GETTING Homestead Rifle

Here we present an antique A. Gompf Long Rifle made circa the mid-1800s in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Andrew Gompf was a gunsmith located on North Queen Street in Lancaster between 1829 and about 1849. The lock is marked “STEINMAN/& SON/LANCASTER, PA” and the barrel is marked “A.GOMPF”. The name plate at the top of the wrist of the stock is marked “M. EHRMAN”.

This example’s stout octagonal barrel is in .60 caliber, large enough to take medium to large sized game or to defend the homestead against unwanted aggression. Rifle manufacture in the mid-to-late 19th Century was rapidly changing over from thousands of craftsmen all over the United States and on the Frontier making and selling their wares, to the large factories with standardized assembly lines and modern manufacturing techniques. Many of the maker’s names of these percussion rifles have been lost over time.

The overall condition is good. Dark patina throughout. Strong action. The stock has a repair under the front of the lock. The bore is smooth and dim. This piece has nicely figured wood and is trimmed in German silver hardware throughout, making it a handsome piece.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 28-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .60 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800

#254127

 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,800.00
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