J. A. LECHLER HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE.

J. A. LECHLER HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. This fine target rifle with its 33-1/2″ full oct 47 Cal rifled bbl features a very fine curly maple stock. The 4-pc brass patch box is highly engraved and has five piercings. The 6-3/4″ brass toe plate is engraved with two piercings. The engraved nose cap is silver as are the bbl wedge inlays and the five-pointed star cheek piece inlay. The bbl is signed “J. A. LECHLER PHILa”. John A. Lechler is mentioned as a gunsmith in city directories from 1846 to 1861. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Very good throughout showing normal wear with one small two-inch wood repair along bbl at nose cap. There is a small age crack from the trigger guard to the front of the lock. 4-31737 RGG25 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1532	$5,175.00	J. A. LECHLER HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE. SN NSN. This fine target rifle with its 33-1/2″ full oct 47 Cal rifled bbl features a very fine curly maple stock. The 4-pc brass patch box is highly engraved and has five piercings. The 6-3/4″ brass toe plate is engraved with two piercings. The engraved nose cap is silver as are the bbl wedge inlays and the five-pointed star cheek piece inlay. The bbl is signed “J. A. LECHLER PHILa”. John A. Lechler is mentioned as a gunsmith in city directories from 1846 to 1861. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Very good throughout showing normal wear with one small two-inch wood repair along bbl at nose cap. There is a small age crack from the trigger guard to the front of the lock. 4-31737 RGG25 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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