Antique Rifle with the Great Britain Royal crest etched. It belonged to IW Silloway from Kingston NH. He was the selectman and justice of the peace in Kingston N.H. in 1886. His name is scribed on the side. The gun is in rough shape.
Dimensions
The rifle is 54" long and is quite heavy
Acquired From:
Inherited
Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The presented object appears to be a Revolutionary Period British (Tower?) flintlock rifle. It is stamped GR and has the name of the former owner IW Silloway stamped on the stock. Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in bad condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 800 to 1.600 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, Gregory
