all the pics i have. any idea on value? thank you
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no flint. no nipple for percussion that can be seen. how would this fire ? i dont think inline percussion had been invented yet. stage prop ? -
Looks like a cut down .22 RF Flobert rifle with the breechblock assembly missing. The hammer was pulled back, and the breechblock assembly swung up and out of the way for loading.Comment
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One other thing to keep in mind is that you have a rifle that has been converted to a pistol, which is illegal to possess.
"Flobert Rifles:
During the period from the 1890s through about 1920 "Boy's rifles" were very popular items for youngsters. (Why could you give 10 year olds guns then and they wouldn't shoot anyone, while now guns are banned from anyone under 18 but kids are killing lots of folks?) Anyway, Belgium was a major source of inexpensive guns, and many thousands were imported, often sold by big mail order companies like Sears, Montgomery Wards, etc. The most common action used was a "Flobert" design, this is similar to what Americans often call a "rolling block" action. Most Floberts were .22 rimfire (sometimes short, or long, or long rifle). Sometimes other caliber's are seen, .25 or .32 rimfire, or even 9mm rimfire, but ammo is basically not available for any of these. Even in excellent condition there is little collector interest in Flobert rifles. If your gun has some family history, it is probably a nice souvenir, if not, it is good decoration, but not something that is very valuable. "Comment
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Please keep one additional point in mind regarding Floberts:
This is a very weak action design and if you have an example in 22 DO NOT attempt to fire it.
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Pictures aren't that good, but that one appears to have been neutered by the removal of the breech block assembly.Comment
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I agree Johnny. I just posted the warning for the benefit of others who may have one of these.Originally posted by Johnny Peppers View Post
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