Value of a 1934 Hopkins and Allen Noiseless 22 Long Rifle?

Answer 1

Your rifle may be earlier than 1934- I believe the Hopkins & Allen name had ceased around WW I. The Noiseless Model falling block 22 rifle is fairly scarce- the muzzle was threaded for a suppressor (silencer) hence the noiseless name. IF the rifle is still equipped with the suppressor, or if the barrel is less than 16 inches, and the gun is in the US, these fall under the National Firearms Act, and must have been registered with the BATFE. You will need the services of a firearms appraiser for this one- value will be sharply dependent on condition, but could be significant.

Many thanks. FYI. I have since narrowed the timeframe of its manufacture to between 1902 and 1914. The silencer is still on the rifle. The overall length of the barrel is 19 inches with the silencer adding another 5 inches. Overall condition shows no rust and with the bluing being approx 90%. No other cracks or blemishes are apparent.

Since I inherited this, is there a time limit on when I need the license or otherwise need to have it registered?