Bidspirit auction | OHIO FULL-STOCK RIFLE

OHIO FULL-STOCK RIFLE - Jacob Marker, Franklin Township, Darke County, 1830-1860. Curly maple full-stock rifle signed on top of the barrel, lock marked ”Golcher.” Octagonal barrel is 38” long; 53” long overall. Jacob Marker was one of multiple members of the Marker family engaged in the gunsmithing trade. He was born in Maryland (where he learned the trade), and he married Sarah Shively in Dayton in 1829. The family (ultimately including 8 children) settled in Franklin Township, Darke County. PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE LIVE AUCTIONEERS LIVE SHIPPING. WE STILL OFFER AFFORDABLE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING ON MOST ITEMS IN OUR AUCTION. YOU CAN EMAIL OR MESSAGE US FOR AN ESTIMATE. BUYERS WHO WANT TO USE OUR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING SHOULD, AT CHECKOUT, SELECT BIDDER ARRANGED SHIPPING. PLEASE SEE OUR FULL TERMS FOR DETAILS. PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Condition: Old refinish, a few cracks and losses, missing several barrel pins.