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    The only marks on the barrel are letterson the left side. This how they are positioned. jdj P JS Ther also is a half moon cut pretty deep on top off the barrel near the rear.
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    How Old

    I found some info. JOSEPH GOLCHER was a lock maker in PA about 1850. What gunsmith would you recomend to check this gun out before firing it?
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    How Old

    Have had this gun for years. A friend in GA gave it to me. I added the ram rod and the leather wrap on the barrel.It is smooth bore. The words JOSEPH GOLCHER are on the lock. Any idea when it was made and what it may have been used for.
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    Best Way To Carry Question

    The rifle is a 58 caliber Navy Arms Buffalo Hunter. The rifle is made by Antonio Zoli. I have a new #11 nipple but it is a wrong size. Any idea what size/style the nipple is and where I can buy one for the rifle?
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    Best Way To Carry Question

    Thanks for the advice. My gun on half **** will allow the cap to fall off. I think I will just squeeze the cap a little so it will stay on and then go half cocked. :haha:
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    Best Way To Carry Question

    Am wondering the best hammer position to carry a side lock rifle in while hunting. 1) Should the gun be carried capped? 2) If so what position should the hammer be in? 3) I made a little peice of leather to rest the hammer on the nipple. Would it be safe to carry with a cap on the nipple and the...
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