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Scarce 19th Century Antique Belgian Boys’ Rifle 8MM Flobert
Guns International #: 103099234 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Single Shot - Rifles - Youth
Seller's Information
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Scarce 19th Century Antique Belgian Boys’ Rifle 8MM Flobert
Offered here for sale and just acquired is this scarce and desirable 19th century Belgian “boys” rifle. This 19th-century Belgian 8mm Flobert "Boys'" rifle you're is a fascinating and relatively rare example of early small-caliber firearms designed for youth training and marksmanship. While often labeled a "boys' rifle," these firearms sometimes served as military cadet or civilian training rifles, particularly in Europe, where small-caliber, low-power firearms were used to instill safe handling and marksmanship in young shooters.
Chambered for the 8mm Flobert cartridge it is a low-powered rimfire round, first developed in the mid-19th century by Louis-Nicolas Flobert, a French gunsmith. It is more powerful than the .22 BB Cap or CB Cap but still considered very light, with no powder charge — it relies solely on the primer for propulsion. These rifles were designed for indoor or close-range shooting, often for target practice or basic training purposes.
The ELG in an oval with a crown is the classic proof mark of Liège, Belgium, which has been one of Europe's most prolific gunmaking centers since the 17th century. This mark certifies that the firearm was proof tested at the Liège Proof House, a requirement for commercial arms exported from Belgium. These rifles were usually single-shot, such as this with simple break-open, bolt, or rolling block actions. Plain walnut stock. The rifle’s original finish and sound wood condition are significant, especially since many of these firearms were heavily used or neglected over time.
While British rook rifles (.295, .300, .310 calibers, etc.) were commonly imported to the U.S. and are still seen relatively frequently, Belgian-made 8mm Flobert boys’ rifles are much less common, particularly in this original condition. The rifle, with most of its barrel finish intact, a very good bore, and only minor cosmetic staining on the stock, would be highly collectible to enthusiasts of European training arms or early rimfires.
Thanks for your bid. Shipping for these items is $42 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $12.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
Price: $650.00
Antique: Yes