MORPHY'S Nov catalog online.

[WESTbury]

Quite a few flint longrifles and muskets.

https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/catalog.aspx?auctionid=566

[spgordon]

I don't see the "J" in the signature that the description mentions. Does anybody else?

https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_A__FINE_CARVED_FLINTLOCK_KENTUCKY_RIFLE_SIGNED_J_-LOT553215.aspx

[smart dog]

Hi Scott,
No, I don't see any "J" mark but maybe that is how J Resor signed his guns.  It looks to me like it might have been converted back to flint using a Siler pan and frizzen .  It is a beautiful gun and I while it has wear, scratches, and dings from use, it also looks like you can still see some of the tool marks from rasps and files used to make it.

dave

[rich pierce]

No “J”. Looks like Risor to me but their designation is probably based on similarity to other signed guns.

[spgordon]

No “J”. Looks like Risor to me but their designation is probably based on similarity to other signed guns.

Thanks. I now see that the description does say that it is signed "RESOR"--and that it is only the title for the listing that says "SIGNED J. RESOR."

[JTR]

Hi Scott,
  It looks to me like it might have been converted back to flint using a Siler pan and frizzen .  It is a beautiful gun and I while it has wear, scratches, and dings from use, it also looks like you can still see some of the tool marks from rasps and files used to make it.
dave

Okay, it looks like its been reconverted, and in the description says; 

"CONDITION: Overall good with metal flaking and turning a brown patina. Lock is a replacement.  Forestock shows heavy restoration with joint at tailpipe. Lock has some burnout around lock with wood missing and some restoration around tang. Dark pitted bore with sticky mechanics. A pleasing restored rifle of great quality. DLM"

Spelled out pretty clear and simple.
John

PS. Lots of fine rifles in that auction!