Antique flint rifle
I have an antique flint rifle. It is around 60 inches long and has some very decorative sections.
My grandfather brought it back from Afghanistan when he was there for a few years in the 1950s. I have been told that it is British made and dates to the late 1700s.
Inherited
Maybe
Dear Peter,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a Jezail rifle with a flintlock lock and the stock is decorated with mother of pearl and the metal parts have a brass inlay decor. Such rifles are typical for the tribal areas of Afganistan and Northern Pakistan. Often these rifles used older Western gunlocks and this piece was probably made in the 19th or early 20th century.
This piece is in good condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 300 to 500 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
