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Peter Moll @ Auction
« on: February 13, 2014, 10:25:09 PM »
Here is a Peter Moll. Looks kind of shiny. The lock almost looks case hardened. Could be a modern replacement, or just the way the picture makes it look.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/24181846_pa-rifle-by-peter-moll-1799-1879-hellertown-p
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Re: Peter Moll @ Auction
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2014, 10:37:39 PM »
If that's a 50 caliber, the barrel must be inch and a quarter at least across the flats?
Somebody doesn't know how to measure.
« Last Edit: February 13, 2014, 10:39:57 PM by Shreckmeister »
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Re: Peter Moll @ Auction
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2014, 12:46:38 AM »
I have to agree with both the previous observations. There is finish in the bottom of the chip near the buttplate, so the gun has been refinished. And, as previously stated if the barrel is 15/16ths across the flats as stated, the bore can not possibly be .50 cal.

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