J Nowotny rifle information

[jon'76]

I have the chance to pick up an antique j nowotny single shot, rifle. I cannot find any info on these. The rifle is in nra good to very good condition and was made in the 1840s according to the gentleman. Light patina all over with no real pitting and it says cal 8 on thebarrel and receiver.

Any idea on approximate value would be appreciated.

[shiloh]

I'd go to the forum over at antiqueguns.com (http://www.antiqueguns.com/phorum/list.php?6) and post your request to a gentleman by the name of Bill Curtis. He's in the UK and has forgotten more than I'll ever know about European arms (There was a J Nowotny who was a notable gunmaker in Prague in the mid to late 1800s).

Edited to add that Bill will want pictures.