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Old May 13, 2009, 07:14 PM   #1
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Belgium made 22 vintage or maker unknown,Id please

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
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Old May 13, 2009, 08:01 PM   #2
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It is a Warnant System or "trapdoor" Flobert. The best of the breed, which is not saying much.
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Old May 13, 2009, 09:04 PM   #3
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Jim do you know or can guess year made?
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Old May 13, 2009, 10:06 PM   #4
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I keep finding this old stuff behind my dressers and doors, been their for years, sure appreciate the info. from you folks!! Tom
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Old May 13, 2009, 10:14 PM   #5
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If you said a century ago you would not be far off.
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Old May 14, 2009, 10:25 AM   #6
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Thanks for the info. Jim.

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