Rifle by John Gaeckle

 This recently built rifle is a cherry stocked rifle stained dark, all hardware is hand made, the barrel is a Rice, Davis lock and it is a 40.

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Rifle by John Gaeckle

The rifle sports a hand rifled barrel in 45 caliber, the triggers, guard, thimbles, and butplate are all hand made. The lock is a modified large Siler.

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Powder Horn by John Gaeckle

The phrases are German and they read "Hands to work. Hearts to God"

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Powder Horn by John Gaeckle

The phrases on the horn are: "May God make me fast and accurate" and "The hunter shoots the deer in flight".

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John Gaeckle

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