JOHN MOLL (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.

45 Cal. 8-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This relatively plain appearing Kentucky pistol falls into the category of the standard type of pistols (mostly made in pairs) for the post-Revolutionary war militia officers (or a citizen who simply wanted a personal set of side arms). The piece is very well-made by a Kentucky rifle maker whose basic skills were ingrained early on. Of note is the front ramrod pipe which has a relief-molding on the upper end but even more on the back, thus giving a slight martial impression (the trumpet shapes of Brown Bess militaria). Pictured in “The American Flintlock Pistol“, S. Dyke pg. 47, Joseph Desserich Collection. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Joseph Desserich; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. The original orange varnish and the flintlock are both orig. The only minor flow is an indentation (or dimple) on the very tip of the buttcap where the retaining screw has been over-tightened. 4-54354 SDH40 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3385

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3385	$10,925.00	JOHN MOLL (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL. 45 Cal. 8-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This relatively plain appearing Kentucky pistol falls into the category of the standard type of pistols (mostly made in pairs) for the post-Revolutionary war militia officers (or a citizen who simply wanted a personal set of side arms). The piece is very well-made by a Kentucky rifle maker whose basic skills were ingrained early on. Of note is the front ramrod pipe which has a relief-molding on the upper end but even more on the back, thus giving a slight martial impression (the trumpet shapes of Brown Bess militaria). Pictured in “The American Flintlock Pistol“, S. Dyke pg. 47, Joseph Desserich Collection. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Joseph Desserich; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. The original orange varnish and the flintlock are both orig. The only minor flow is an indentation (or dimple) on the very tip of the buttcap where the retaining screw has been over-tightened. 4-54354 SDH40 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3385 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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JOHN MOLL (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.