Goulcher smooth rifle/barn gun?

[Joe Yanta]

I rencently traded for this gun. The back action lock is marked G. Goulcher. The overall length is 36 inches. The barrel is octagon for the first for the first 13 inches with a wedding band transitioning to round, total length of barrel is 21 inches and has been cut down. It is 20 gauge with a rear rifle sight. The stock does not have a butt plate nor does it appear it even had one. The trigger guard is primitive, it looks like blacksmith or frontier made. It has one screw forward of the trigger and a home made nail on the back.

The action is crisp and works well, I really think it work shoot fine with light loads but I wont shoot it.

It is a nice light gun that points really fine. Any speculation on what this is or might have been at one time? Any opinion, comment, criticism or praise would be appreciated.

Thanks

Joe Yanta

 

[CoyoteJoe]

We can only guess, and my guess is that it was a cheap mail-order gun from the late 19th century, using left-over parts after most guns were breech loading. Then it was cut down and modified by one or several owners. It might have a tale to tell if it could talk! All old guns are neat in that respect. Other than the modifications it looks well cared for and may have been precious to someone.

 

[Bountyhunter]

Sorta has the appearance of a late model "canoe gun" doesnt it. Has some of the characteristics of a late model trade gun that's been lopped off for quick use or takin care of social issues.

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[Russ T Frizzen]

After the Civil War, many southern guns were destroyed by the winners. Southern gunmakers were forced to build guns using whatever was at hand. The result was a "bitsa" gun, often using the barrel from an old fowler and an old lock. This could be one of those.

 

[oldarmy]

O dear..
Federal gun control :shocked2: .Can't have them Rebs with guns.