"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)"
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