I've been reading through all related Flobert postings and don't know if what items referenced are anything like mine. I've also done multiple searches on-line for info, but with no luck.
I was told that mine is Belgian & manufactured in the mid-late 1800's. It's a single shot "top-break" (I don't know how else to describe it, maybe tip-frame???), and has NO markings at all.
It has an octagonal barrel that measures 23.5" (give or take a centimeter or two). Total length is 39.5”. It is for right-handers (cheekpiece is on the left), and is very ornately engraved. There is no rust, so it isn't cast iron & a fairly weak magnate grips the barrel very strongly. There is a beautifully scrolled lever in front of the trigger guard which is also very ornate - have not seen this design in any images that I've looked at. Please see the attached photos.
Please help me identify what this rifle is and maybe value. Thanks
I was told that mine is Belgian & manufactured in the mid-late 1800's. It's a single shot "top-break" (I don't know how else to describe it, maybe tip-frame???), and has NO markings at all.
It has an octagonal barrel that measures 23.5" (give or take a centimeter or two). Total length is 39.5”. It is for right-handers (cheekpiece is on the left), and is very ornately engraved. There is no rust, so it isn't cast iron & a fairly weak magnate grips the barrel very strongly. There is a beautifully scrolled lever in front of the trigger guard which is also very ornate - have not seen this design in any images that I've looked at. Please see the attached photos.
Please help me identify what this rifle is and maybe value. Thanks