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Flobert/Warnant .32 Rimfire Single Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 400.00 USD
Flobert/Warnant .32 Rimfire Single Shot Rifle
This lot features a Flobert/Warnant .32 Rimfire Single Shot Rifle/Cadet Musket. The rifle features a 27 3/4" barrel, rolling block action, octagon breech, and sling loops. The stock is one piece walnut with a beautiful grain. This is a Flobert Warnant single shot rifle. It uses a breech block action to chamber and eject a .32 caliber rimmed case. The first of these rifles used a .22 BB Cap, and later guns used .22-.32 rimfire cartridges. During the period from the 1880’s through about 1920 "Boy's rifles" were very popular items for youngsters. 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 condition of the rifle is good, with signs of wear and the bore is dark and the rifling is shallow. The rifle is marked "Belgium" with a Belgium proof mark. This is a Curio & Relic rifle and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check. The overall length of the rifle is 42 1/2" L