Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Target Rifle with British Trade Lock by Golcher & Set Trigger c. 1840 German Uniforms It is speculated that "ARTHUR"

It is speculated that "ARTHUR" may have been Arthur Conan Doyle the Author of SHERLOCK HOLMES who was also known to be part of this circle of friends

There is no provision for ram rod

this example still has an intact swivel loading rammer

The weapon's back strap is engraved "J

303" calibre and P17 in 30

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Target Rifle with British Trade Lock by Golcher & Set Trigger c. 1840 German Uniforms It is speculated that "ARTHUR"Original Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! Here is an octagonal barreled very nice "Kentucky" style target rifle, which more correctly is known as a Pennsylvania Rifle. It is in one of the larger calibers we usually see these in, . 50", and has a very heavy octagonal barrel with seven groove rifling. At 15lbs, this rifle would see very little recoil during target shooting. The style and appointments are very