Belgian Antique .22 CB Flobert/Warnant Single-Shot Parlor Rifle, 22.5 in Full-Octagon Barrel
This Belgian Flobert-type parlor/rook rifle dates to the 1880–1890 era and features a Warnant-style top-tang thumb-lever tilting breech. Chambered in .22 CB for gallery and parlor shooting, it combines a 22.5-inch full-octagon steel barrel with fixed iron sights and an external hammer. Visible Liège-style proof and inspector marks on the barrel flat support Belgian guild manufacture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks and finish wear are present. See photos for details.
What’s Included
- Belgian single-shot .22 CB Flobert/Warnant-type rifle
This single-shot rifle uses a Warnant-style, top-tang thumb-lever tilting breech with an external hammer and double-set triggers. It is chambered for .22 CB rimfire and was intended for gallery and parlor shooting. Capacity is single-shot with no provision for a magazine.
The barrel is a 22.5-inch full-octagon small-bore steel tube, paired with fixed iron sights: a front blade and a rear notch. The steel receiver complements the barrel for a consistent, period-correct build.
Belgian proofing details include an oval proof mark and a star-over-letter inspector mark on the barrel flat near the breech, indicative of Liège guild manufacture. Country of origin is Belgium, with production in the 1880–1890 timeframe.
The hardwood stock features a semi-pistol grip and a checkered wrist for secure handling, along with a metal buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, consistent with its period configuration.