EXTREMELY EARLY RESTOCKED JOHN OR JOHANNES MOLL KENTUCKY SMOOTH RIFLE.

Cal. 70. 61″ overall. 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 45-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth bbl fully decorated with brass inlay. The first record of John Moll is the Northampton Tax Record of 1764. This gun was restocked using the sideplate, trigger guard, toeplate, buttplate, patchbox, and perhaps even the European bbl, from a very early John or Johannes Moll gun. The restocking probably occurred in the early 19th century. Unfortunately, there are few remaining guns that can be absolutely attributed to Johannes Moll, there is one remaining signed bbl and one remaining signed gun known. It is entirely possible this bbl of European origin very well may have been used on a Johannes Moll gun. Much has been written concerning the important Moll family of Allentown, PA and even though this gun is restocked, it remains as a very significant part of early gun making history. CONDITION: The remaining parts of the orig Moll rifle are in excellent condition, however, the poor restocking job shows much signs of hard usage. This gun is historically important and shows how in the past parts from older guns were often reused. 4-54037 RG (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1506

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1506	$2,300.00	EXTREMELY EARLY RESTOCKED JOHN OR JOHANNES MOLL KENTUCKY SMOOTH RIFLE. Cal. 70. 61″ overall. 4-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ buttplate. 45-1/2″ oct to rnd smooth bbl fully decorated with brass inlay. The first record of John Moll is the Northampton Tax Record of 1764. This gun was restocked using the sideplate, trigger guard, toeplate, buttplate, patchbox, and perhaps even the European bbl, from a very early John or Johannes Moll gun. The restocking probably occurred in the early 19th century. Unfortunately, there are few remaining guns that can be absolutely attributed to Johannes Moll, there is one remaining signed bbl and one remaining signed gun known. It is entirely possible this bbl of European origin very well may have been used on a Johannes Moll gun. Much has been written concerning the important Moll family of Allentown, PA and even though this gun is restocked, it remains as a very significant part of early gun making history. CONDITION: The remaining parts of the orig Moll rifle are in excellent condition, however, the poor restocking job shows much signs of hard usage. This gun is historically important and shows how in the past parts from older guns were often reused. 4-54037 RG (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1506 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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EXTREMELY EARLY RESTOCKED JOHN OR JOHANNES MOLL KENTUCKY SMOOTH RIFLE.