Belgium made 22 vintage or maker unknown,Id please

the old trapper · May 13, 2009, 08:14 PM

Here is an old breech , "Belgium" stamped on 23" octogon barrel, the letters "LLH" stamped on bottom of barrel just ahead of breech, I quess trap door type,single shot 22, hand forged trigger spring , stamped 25 in numorus places, touch marks show in photos, under trap door, "R" and "GC" stamped on bottom of barrel, touch marks on trap door. It's a beauty!! You folks helped me out before ,what say you?? Tom

Jim Watson · May 13, 2009, 09:01 PM

It is a Warnant System or "trapdoor" Flobert. The best of the breed, which is not saying much.

the old trapper · May 13, 2009, 10:04 PM

Jim do you know or can guess year made?

the old trapper · May 13, 2009, 11:06 PM

I keep finding this old stuff behind my dressers and doors, been their for years, sure appreciate the info. from you folks!! Tom

Jim Watson · May 13, 2009, 11:14 PM

If you said a century ago you would not be far off.

the old trapper · May 14, 2009, 11:25 AM

Thanks for the info. Jim.

Tom

May 13, 2009, 09:01 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,666	It is a Warnant System or "trapdoor" Flobert. The best of the breed, which is not saying much.

May 13, 2009, 10:04 PM	#3
the old trapper Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Posts: 13	Jim do you know or can guess year made?

May 13, 2009, 11:06 PM	#4
the old trapper Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Posts: 13	I keep finding this old stuff behind my dressers and doors, been their for years, sure appreciate the info. from you folks!! Tom

May 13, 2009, 11:14 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,666	If you said a century ago you would not be far off.

May 14, 2009, 11:25 AM	#6
the old trapper Junior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Posts: 13	Thanks for the info. Jim. Tom