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Slotter & Co/J Bach Half Stock Plains Rifle .58 Ca

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Slotter & Co/J Bach Half Stock Plains Rifle .58 Ca
NVSN. Slotter & Co. was founded around 1860 by German immigrants Charles, Henry, and Frederick Schlotterbeck. Their joint venture remained active until approximately 1869. The latter two brothers worked for Henry Derringer before their joint venture and Charles may have also worked in the shop at some point but was living in San Francisco and working for A.J. Plate in 1860. They manufactured high end copies of Derringer's iconic pistols and also produced a number of plains rifles such as this. Like most of their firearms, this rifle was destined for California and so marked. The barrel of this classic American rifle is marked "SLOTTER & Co PHILA MADE FOR J BACH SAN FRANCO CALA" on the top flat behind the rear sight and "GAIN TWIST WART" on the upper left flat at the breech. It is equipped with blade front and fixed notch rear sights and double set triggers. The lock is marked "SLOTTER & CO PHLA" at the front. The top of the upper tang is stamped "30". Most of the fittings are German silver. The straight, smooth, grip walnut stock, checkering at the wrist, and a cheek rest on the left side. A wooden ramrod is included. Crescent buttplate. Circa 1860-1869. 31" heavy octagonal barrel, he barrel and lock have a mix of worn brown finish and brown patina and a gray patina on the edges. The remaining furniture displays a mild aged patina. The markings are crisp. Hammer does not cock, stock is overall sound with minor scratches, dings, & cracks. There is a 1": hole in the bottom of the forearm from wear, the fore caps tang is broken off. This Rifle is from the estate of Lawrence P. Shelton. He was the author of California Gunsmiths 1846-1900. These makers are discussed on page 220. NRA Condition- Fair (Hammer). Antique Firearm.