SERIAL #: None DESIGN: Single shot percussion conversion muzzle loader. 39-1/2" octagon barrel. Single trigger. MATERIAL/FINISH COMPOSITION: Browned barrel with brass furniture. Full length wood stock with high comb and cheek piece for the right handed shooter. FEATURES: Brass blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Brass fore end cap, ramrod guides, trigger guard, side plate, modestly engraved patchbox and crescent shaped butt plate. Top rear of barrel signed "John Moll". Brass patchbox. Wood ramrod with metal tips on both ends. NOTE: This Kentucky rifle was inherited by Murray B. Schroeder from W. John Merkle, Mountainsite Farms, Allentown, Pa., at the time of his death on July 2, 1932. The gun was originally a flintlock and was made by John Moll of Allentown, Pa. about 1750. According to Col. Dillon in his book "The Kentucky Rifle", Moll was one of the very early gunsmith's in this country. According to Dillon, the rifle was changed to percussion ignition around 1840. The lock was made in London. All metal work not part of the percussion ignition is part of the original gun. CONDITION: Very Good. Modest loss of brown finish with signs of old pitting, especially at the nipple and rear of barrel. The barrel has possibly been shortened. Patchbox is very good. Hammer and trigger operate correctly. Stock shows moderate wear with loss of finish at the edges and some loss of material at the top tang and front left portion of the full length stock. INVENTORY NO. / CATEGORY: 2908/ANT ESTIMATE: $2,000 - $4,000