Rifle with flint lock, full stock of curly maple, brass mountings, octagonal barrel 44 inches long marked John Moll on the top facet of the barrel. Although this rifle was probably made in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, the design of its two-piece patch box resembles a pattern used at a much earlier time in Northampton County.
Rifle with flint lock, full stock of curly maple, brass mountings, octagonal barrel 44 inches long marked John Moll on the top facet of the barrel. Although this rifle was probably made in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, the design of its two-piece patch box resembles a pattern used at a much earlier time in Northampton County.
Double rifle with flint lock, octagonal barrels, brass mountings, walnut stock, Wm. Antes engraved on the lock plate. The walnut stock, the flat butt plate, and the style of the patch box are evidences that this one of the earliest double rifles made in Pennsylvania. The barrels swing on a swivel so that they can be alternately fired by the one lock. The figure carved in the stock in front of the lock is thought to be an Indian. Similar figures appear on other rifles made in Pennsylvania. The trigger guard is obviously missing.
Pistol with flint lock, walnut stock, brass mountings, and octagonal-to-round barrel, 7 inches long with Wm. Antes engraved in script letters on the top facet of the barrel.
Double rifle with original flint lock, stock of curly maple with fine designs carved in bas-relief, brass mountings, octagonal barrels 39 inches long marked John Moll in script letters. Also appears to have the date 1819.
Double rifles with stocks carved in bas-relief are extremely scarce. Berks and Northampton Counties seem to be where most of the men lived who made early double rifles.
Double rifle with flint lock, octagonal barrels, brass mountings, walnut stock, Wm. Antes engraved on the lock plate. The walnut stock, the flat butt plate, and the style of the patch box are evidences that this one of the earliest doubel rifles made in Pennsylvania. The barrels swing on a swivel so that they can be alternately fired by the one lock. The figure carved in the stock in front of the lock is thought to be Indian. Similar figures appear on other rifles made in Pennsylvania. The trigger guard is obviously missing.