GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
ELEGANTLY ENGRAVED AND SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK TARGET RIFLE BY EICHHOLTZ AND BRO. OF LANCASTER. EICHHOLTZ HALFSTOCK NSN .40 C&R Cal. .40. Overall length 48", 32-3/4" full oct rifled bbl marked "Eichholtz and Bro. Lancaster, PA". The 4-pc magnificently engraved silver patchbox has 5 piercings. The silver trigger guard, toe plate, sideplate, rear ramrod pipe and cheek piece inlay are all exquisitely engraved. The large cheek piece inlay is an elegant resting stag deer. The walnut stock has its orig finish and wrist features high quality cross hatching. The rifle has double set triggers and the lock and bbl retain their orig finish. Eichholtz and Bro., were in business in Lancaster from 1840 - 1888. Henry C. Eichholtz at age 27 was listed as a gunsmith in Lancaster City in the 1860 census. In 1870 he was called a "Dealer in guns". The tax lists of 1866-1875 show him as a gunsmith at 58 North Queen Street, Lancaster City. Robert L. Eichholtz, his brother, is listed as a "Dealer in guns" in the 1870 census. His shop is located at 46 South Lime Street, Lancaster City. This is a superior orig condition example of fine workmanship, a remarkable addition to any collection. CONDITION: Nearly new throughout with only the most minor of age marks. 49395-5 RGG (6,000-8,000)