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James K · August 19, 2011, 12:26 PM

I would consult a gunsmith or at least a knowledgable person who can actually look at the gun. A true Flobert has no breechblock at all, just the mass and momentum of the hammer to contain the pressure of firing; I have never seen one in .32. Assuming the gun has a breechblock, moving the firing pin could be simple or difficult, depending on the design.

While some of those guns are reasonably strong, others are so weak that IMHO they should not be fired at all, let alone with a smokeless powder cartridge. After you get the gun, post some good pictures of the breech and maybe we can help, or take it to a gunsmith for advice.

I consider those guns as collectors items and (I know this is not what you want to hear) highly recommend buying a modern .22 for shooting.

Jim

August 19, 2011, 12:26 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I would consult a gunsmith or at least a knowledgable person who can actually look at the gun. A true Flobert has no breechblock at all, just the mass and momentum of the hammer to contain the pressure of firing; I have never seen one in .32. Assuming the gun has a breechblock, moving the firing pin could be simple or difficult, depending on the design. While some of those guns are reasonably strong, others are so weak that IMHO they should not be fired at all, let alone with a smokeless powder cartridge. After you get the gun, post some good pictures of the breech and maybe we can help, or take it to a gunsmith for advice. I consider those guns as collectors items and (I know this is not what you want to hear) highly recommend buying a modern .22 for shooting. Jim