Guns International #: 103192595
Seller's Inventory #: 250644

Category - Kentucky Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Kentucky Rifles
Antique Rifles - Percussion

Mid-1800s Antique W.J. LOADER Half Stock Percussion HOMESTEAD/HUNTING Rifle N.C.T.O. Marked .38 Caliber Rifle w/GOLCHER LOCK

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Mid-1800s Antique W.J. LOADER Half Stock Percussion HOMESTEAD/HUNTING Rifle

N.C.T.O. Marked .38 Caliber Rifle w/GOLCHER LOCK

Here we present an antique W.J. Loader Percussion Rifle made by William J. Loader of Newcomerstown, Ohio circa the turn of the century. It has a “W.J. LOADER / N.C.T.O." marked barrel and a "JOSEPH GOLCHER" marked and lightly engraved lock. Loader operated his business in Newcomerstown between the years of 1890 and 1946. The percussion rifle was a type of rifle that utilized the percussion lock mechanism to fire a bullet or musket ball. The Percussion lock mechanism was an evolution of the flintlock mechanism used on earlier muskets and rifles, with the percussion rifle being introduced somewhere around 1820. The percussion rifle had a slight advantage when it came to rate of fire over its flintlock counterparts. The use of a percussion cap reduced the reloading time, meaning the average number of shots per minute would consistently fall between three and four per minute. The percussion lock was also very reliable in wet conditions, and the reverse is true for the flintlocks with the primer not being affected by having water in contact with it, while the powder was virtually incapable of being exposed to water.

This example’s stout octagonal barrel is in .38 caliber, large enough to take small to medium 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. This is one such example. This rifle would have also been used to put food on the table or defend the homestead against unwanted intruders!

The overall condition is very good. Smooth, even original patina. The maple striped stock shows little handling wear, although can’t hide its use. The action is robust. Legible markings. The brass heel plate has slightly separated from the stock. The bore is clear with serviceable rifling, good for its age. “W.J. LOADER / N.C.T.O.” is marked atop the barrel.

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

Barrel is 35-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .38 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1850

#250644

 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,850.00
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