December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2025
J.H. Johnston worked in Waynesboro, located Franklin County, Pennsylvania. John Henry Johnston, his son James Henry, and grandson John were all rifle makers and James was the founder of the well known Great Western Gun Works in Pittsburgh right after the Civil War. This fine rifle features an octagonal rifled steel barrel signed "J.H. Johnston" on top flat, in script. Decorated muzzle face. Flat stamp engraved percussion lockplate marked "JAS. GOLCHER / PHILADA" in center, double set triggers. Brass furniture includes a four-piece engraved patchbox with classic Franklin County finial. Engraved sideplate. Full-length figured maple stock of typical Franklin County form. Rope-burned wooden ramrod appears to be original. There is an attractive shaped brass wrist repair done by the gunsmith and has engraving matching the sideplate. CONDITION: Grey patina on barrel and lock, markings clear. Brass retains a mustard patina. Stock shows some scattered marks from use
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J.H. Johnston