About 1877 Clabrough sold part interest in his San Francisco operation to William Golcher of St Paul. William Golcher was part of a large family of gunsmiths. William had retired from his gunsmith business. He eventually brought out Clabrough. His sons continued to run the business. A Golcher ran the business until almost 1950, 3 generations later. William's brother Thomas of Philadelphia, was one of the gunsmiths who offered the Daly guns for a time.
They made a broad range of guns. Most of those that are seen today are in the low to middle range. There were also some rather well made guns, all from Birmingham. It seems as time went on, they focused more on general outfitting and fishing.
William Golcher in 1860. Early member of the St Paul volunteer fire brigade.
A 1904 ad.
There are several members here who have Clabrough guns. Also a few with the Golcher-Clabrough guns. The engraving changed under Golcher management.
Terry, I would appreciate it if you put me in touch with Shelton.
Pete
