.32 rimfire

[Chestnut Forge]

I just came across a rifle in 32rf. It is in rough shape but can be salvaged. It looks like a trapdoor of some sort. I didn't look it over that much based on caliber. They want 250 for it. I'm thinking it would be a good project gun. Found some pics online. It appears to be Belgian. I think I will get it, if I can talk them down some, and convert it to 32 colt.

 

[bedbugbilly]

Is it a "Flobert"?

 

[Chestnut Forge]

Looks like it is the Warnant system on what I think is a Flobert. No maker's name, but it does have the oval with E.L.G. No crown, so from what I've found is a black powder proof mark from 1818 to 1893. The only other mark is a circle with an N in it. It looks like this one. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=391117428
Only in really rough shape.

 

[PetahW]

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NO Flobert/Warnant is suitable for conversion to ANY modern cartridge, even the "semi-modern" .32 Colt.

One of those, so converted, pose an excellent chance to witness an instant disassembly of the gun, if not personal injury to the shooter and/or bystanders.

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[Mike Irwin]

250 for one in really rough condition?

Pass.

 

[Chestnut Forge]

PetahW

I found that out after doing a lot of research today. They have a very weak action. Plus I doubt that it would end up being a "toxic asset". I did, however, try to talk them down on the Remington rolling block.