P&D MOLL HEAVY FLINTLOCK BENCH GUN.

P&D MOLL HEAVY FLINTLOCK BENCH GUN. SN NSN. 64 Cal. full octagon 39 1/4″ long barrel signed P&D Moll. Peter and David Moll worked in Hellertown, PA and made guns in the flint and percussion periods. Bench guns of this type were very popular in the Lehigh, Northampton and Berks County areas of Pennsylvania in the early 19th century and were used for shooting “over the chunk” at local target ranges. This rifle has a two piece fleur-de-lis brass engraved patch box typical of the Moll style. The brass toeplate and arrow-backed sideplate are also typical of Moll’s work. The stock is correct for a P&D Moll featuring a gull-winged cheek rest and the nosecap is open-ended and grooved at the bottom for the ramrod, also correct for this rifle. The English made lock appears to be orig flint. CONDITION: The patchbox door release needs adjustment as the door will not open and the toeplate is bent at the toe where a small amount of wood is missing. The gun shows a great deal of heavy usage but has no missing parts and no major restoration. There is evidence of a wood repair to the left of the barrel tang and an extra wood screw has been added to the tang. The English flintlock could be an early replacement. 4-37384 RGG1 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2396	$2,587.50	P&D MOLL HEAVY FLINTLOCK BENCH GUN. SN NSN. 64 Cal. full octagon 39 1/4″ long barrel signed P&D Moll. Peter and David Moll worked in Hellertown, PA and made guns in the flint and percussion periods. Bench guns of this type were very popular in the Lehigh, Northampton and Berks County areas of Pennsylvania in the early 19th century and were used for shooting “over the chunk” at local target ranges. This rifle has a two piece fleur-de-lis brass engraved patch box typical of the Moll style. The brass toeplate and arrow-backed sideplate are also typical of Moll’s work. The stock is correct for a P&D Moll featuring a gull-winged cheek rest and the nosecap is open-ended and grooved at the bottom for the ramrod, also correct for this rifle. The English made lock appears to be orig flint. CONDITION: The patchbox door release needs adjustment as the door will not open and the toeplate is bent at the toe where a small amount of wood is missing. The gun shows a great deal of heavy usage but has no missing parts and no major restoration. There is evidence of a wood repair to the left of the barrel tang and an extra wood screw has been added to the tang. The English flintlock could be an early replacement. 4-37384 RGG1 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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