I was just given an odd-looking .22LR single shot, and I'd like to find out more about it if possible. From across the room, it vaguely resembles a Carcano carbine, in that it has fake magazine well protruding from in front of the trigger guard, and integral to it. It has a wooden forend handguard, held in place by 2 barrel bands, for and aft. It has no serial number, and the receiver "bridge" has some very faint inscription that I THINK reads "Hoban" and "Michigan". This writing is perpendicular to the axis of the bore. It has a seperate cocking piece on the bolt, and the cartridge must be inserted in the barrel, as there is no loading tray. It has a common looking rear sight, with aleaf to slide for and aft to adjust elevation. The front sight looks like it may have met with an accident, and at this point almost looks like a rather steep, if narrow revolver ramp sight.
Any guesses on this wee beastie?
Any guesses on this wee beastie?