ATTIC CONDITION HAND STRIPED JOHN MOLL JUNIOR ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE.

ATTIC CONDITION HAND STRIPED JOHN MOLL JUNIOR ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE. SN NSN. 42-3/4″ full oct 45 Cal. smooth bbl signed in script “John Moll, Jr.”. Rifle has John Moll’s traditional two piece fleur-de-lis brass patchbox, a typical Lehigh County sheath type butt, trigger guard with stud forward of the bow, and heavy brass arrow back sideplate. The very small cheekpiece is typical of John Moll’s rifles. “London Warranted” flint lock appears to be original flint. Stock profile displays a slight second radius beginning at the end of the trigger guard desirable in Lehigh County guns. Stock retains much of its original red violin finish. Moll family of gunsmiths were unique in that they signed the majority of their guns while a great number of gunsmiths did not. Much has been written about the famous Moll family of gunsmiths who were active in and around the Allentown area for over a hundred years from right after the Revolution until almost the end of the 19th century. This is a great rifle for those who enjoy attic condition. CONDITION: This rifle has the normal dings and scratches expected on an attic condition gun but is in original condition throughout with no repairs or restoration. 4-49175 RG70 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2384	$10,030.00	ATTIC CONDITION HAND STRIPED JOHN MOLL JUNIOR ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE. SN NSN. 42-3/4″ full oct 45 Cal. smooth bbl signed in script “John Moll, Jr.”. Rifle has John Moll’s traditional two piece fleur-de-lis brass patchbox, a typical Lehigh County sheath type butt, trigger guard with stud forward of the bow, and heavy brass arrow back sideplate. The very small cheekpiece is typical of John Moll’s rifles. “London Warranted” flint lock appears to be original flint. Stock profile displays a slight second radius beginning at the end of the trigger guard desirable in Lehigh County guns. Stock retains much of its original red violin finish. Moll family of gunsmiths were unique in that they signed the majority of their guns while a great number of gunsmiths did not. Much has been written about the famous Moll family of gunsmiths who were active in and around the Allentown area for over a hundred years from right after the Revolution until almost the end of the 19th century. This is a great rifle for those who enjoy attic condition. CONDITION: This rifle has the normal dings and scratches expected on an attic condition gun but is in original condition throughout with no repairs or restoration. 4-49175 RG70 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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