c.1840s PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE STOCKED WITH P&D MOLL BBL.

c.1840s PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE STOCKED WITH P&D MOLL BBL. SN NSN. Cal. 50 smooth bore. 44″ bbl, front sight set back 2-1/2″, rear sight set forward 9-1/4″, full oct bbl marked “P&D MOLL HELLERSTOWN” in script. Bottom of bbl is marked “I.S. CHOLB” possibly identified as John Scholenberger from Trexler, just east of Kempton, P.A. The lockplate is marked “TRYON & MERRICK & CO.” in three horizontal arcs under side drum. Balance of lock is lightly engraved, as is the hammer. The lock is held by a sgl screw retained by 3/4″ diameter brass escutcheon. Furniture is brass, including patchbox and toeplate. Stock is branded “M.J. Bendar”/”Hockyondocquay”/”Penna” in three lines over the patchbox. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: 1/2″ triangular loss of wood behind percussion cone. 3/4″ by 3/8″ piece missing in front of lock. 1″ long crack originating at bbl tang and running to top of lock has been soundly reglued. 3/4″ long chip missing to left side of bbl tang. Otherwise, only two minor losses on the forestock not affecting the soundness of the gun. 4-31974 PS42 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1573	$1,552.00	c.1840s PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE STOCKED WITH P&D MOLL BBL. SN NSN. Cal. 50 smooth bore. 44″ bbl, front sight set back 2-1/2″, rear sight set forward 9-1/4″, full oct bbl marked “P&D MOLL HELLERSTOWN” in script. Bottom of bbl is marked “I.S. CHOLB” possibly identified as John Scholenberger from Trexler, just east of Kempton, P.A. The lockplate is marked “TRYON & MERRICK & CO.” in three horizontal arcs under side drum. Balance of lock is lightly engraved, as is the hammer. The lock is held by a sgl screw retained by 3/4″ diameter brass escutcheon. Furniture is brass, including patchbox and toeplate. Stock is branded “M.J. Bendar”/”Hockyondocquay”/”Penna” in three lines over the patchbox. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: 1/2″ triangular loss of wood behind percussion cone. 3/4″ by 3/8″ piece missing in front of lock. 1″ long crack originating at bbl tang and running to top of lock has been soundly reglued. 3/4″ long chip missing to left side of bbl tang. Otherwise, only two minor losses on the forestock not affecting the soundness of the gun. 4-31974 PS42 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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