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Christian Zettler Gallery Rifles

Christian Zettler is most likely the maker of the rifles marked CHr Zettler in this gallery. Christian arrived in this country in 1853 and settled in the 10th ward on the East side of Manhattan. He changed his name from Konrad Christian Zettler to Christian Konrad Zettler, and operated as a gunsmith at 62 Essex Street. One of the reasons it's difficult to find information on Christian is he died so young, at age 32, in August 1865. John Charles Zettler changed his name from Johann Karl Zettler upon immigrating to this country. John and his two sons, Charles George Zettler and Bernhardt "Barney" worked at 73 Allen Street in the 10th ward in Manhattan. The first business location of the Zettler Brothers, Charles and Barney was at 134 Bowery in 1867. The last shooting gallery was located at 159 West 23rd Street from 1899 to 1918. We are looking for any additional information, photographs, or gun photos of any Zettler built guns whether they be gallery guns, mid-range, or long-range rifles. If you can help, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
Percussion Lock
Percussion Lock		 Trigger Guard
Trigger Guard		 Upper Tang
Upper Tang		 Zettler Club Rifles with Inlays Engraved With The Original Owners Name
Zettler Club Rifles with Inlays Engraved With The Original Owners Name		 Cheekpiece and Buttstock
Cheekpiece and Buttstock		 Detail of Cheekpiece Inlay
Detail of Cheekpiece Inlay
Cheekpiece Inlay on One Zettler Club Rifle Identifies the Original Owner
Cheekpiece Inlay on One Zettler Club Rifle Identifies the Original Owner		 Buttstock
Buttstock		 Side Plate
Side Plate		 Nose Cap and Barrel Key
Nose Cap and Barrel Key		 Nose Cap
Nose Cap		 Barrel Markings
Barrel Markings

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Jim Nedela 24-Oct-2018 16:00
I have a J. Zettler rifle with the Eagle on the butt stovk with owners name, C. Holliday. Can you tell me anything about him?
Vall 29-May-2017 23:16
I have a Ballard Gallery rifle, built by Zettler Bros. It started life as a #6 Schuetzen, but was reworked by Zettler Bros. by adding a Winchester .22 Short barrel, and turning he threads off center to work with the CF firing pin of the #6. It has a Stevens scope mounted in HM Pope mounts. It also has a Winchester tuning fork palmrest.
Dennis c. Schurr 09-May-2015 21:42
Christian Conrad Zettler was in Company C, mustered in and out as a Private. The Regiment was commanded by Col. Joachim Maidhof, and during service they had no loss of life.
Dennis C. Schurr 09-May-2015 21:32
Christian Conrad Zettler, enlisted into the 11th Regiment, New York State Militia (3 months, 1862). The Regiment left the State for Harper's Ferry, W. Va., May 28, 1862. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Sigel's Division, Dept. of the Shenandoah, and duty at Harper's Ferry till September. Mustered out September 16, 1862.
He was born April 21,1833 in NYC and was married November 18,1854 at First German Presbyterian Church, Rivington St., NYC. He died on August 5, 1865 in NYC.
Pension information shows a Carolina Weinberger Zettler (wife),1st Child: Louise Zettler
(there were 4-5 total, including a son named after him)
Residence in 1855 NY
State Census: E.D.1, Ward 10, NYC, NY
Dennis C. Schurr 08-May-2015 23:37
Does anyone know what New York Regiment, Christian Konrad Zettler served in? I am doing research on a Zettler Rifle that was carried during the war by an officer of the 20th United Turner Rifles. I thank you in advance for anyones response.
Marty 09-Sep-2014 20:16
Just purchased a half stock rifle marked Zettler on top of barrel. ,54 cal. hawken style. fancy eagle inlays on buttstock.Hooked breach barrel.Two dove tailed lots near end of barrel.Any iformation....
Jean 19-Oct-2012 00:34
@Susan -- I have a great write upon the Zettler Rifle Club and its affiliates. Was your relative John the son of Christian?
Jean 19-Oct-2012 00:32
@Susan -- how are you related to the Zettler family. Christian was my great-great grandfather and is buried in the Old Lutheran Cemetery in Queens, NY. Charles was a cousin of Christian's and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Queens.
Guest 03-Jul-2012 02:10
I am part of the Zetter family and one of my great great(great?) grandfathers is John Zettler. My aunt just showed me all the history, pictures, dates, etc that may help you.
My aunt and uncle went to the location of the zettler rifle club and one of the business locations. There was also a Zettler Ladies Society.

Susie Zettler Cunningham
Scott 17-Jan-2012 01:28
My Great Great Grandfather was a member of the Zettler Gun Club. His name was Michael Dorrler. From the stories I have heard and articles I have read, he did pretty well. We have lost his rifle and other handguns and targets that were part of a collection. If anyone has any information I would be grateful. Also any other pictures or other collectibles with his name on it would be great if available. Thanks.
jean 28-Oct-2011 03:55
Christian Konrad Zettler died in 1865 of consumption after serving in the Civil War. Christian had 3 children lived past age 20; his son John was an accountant
Dick 06-Aug-2011 18:35
I have a rifle with the exact same marking on the barrel, set triggers and Trigger guard as showen in your photos.
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