Need Help Identifying Gun

[Sausagecake]

I inherited this gun from my grandpa a few years back, and have no idea what it is. The main reason is that I cannot find any markings on it as a starting point for research. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Yamaha]

any idea on caliber?

 

[Yamaha]

Breech-loading rifle - Collections Online - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

theres another one of them, most I could find......

 

[451_Detonics]

Tip up style 22 rifle, very Teutonic in styling, often referred to as a garden gun. May be marked under the wood, even a proof mark could help determine country of origin.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Tip up style 22 rifle, very Teutonic in styling, often referred to as a garden gun. May be marked under the wood, even a proof mark could help determine country of origin.

Was also going to suggest something in .22 caliber.

Probably of the .22L or S variety. Might also be .22LR or .22Mag.

If it's not a .22, I'm almost sure it's meant for some kind of rimmed cartridge!

Is there rifling?

-J-

 

[Sausagecake]

I am not sure if there is rifling. It is back home so it will be a few days till I can check. After following the lead from Yamaha, I think that it is Belgian in origin. I go home later this week and will check more closely for marks.

 

[kevinj110]

I have no insight to offer on the gun. I just have to say that rifle is a thing of beauty. I think it is awesome something like that is still around and in good shape.

 

[gunrott]

If you are in the Lafayette area take it over to Diamond V Outdoor Sports, I had the same issue a few weeks ago. I went in and talk to him and he said bring it over and he would take a look at it, and as soon as I walked in with it he started flipping threw a book and within seconds he flip the book over for me to read about it. He also offered a lot of other useful information about it.
Diamond V Outdoor Sports
5 N Earl Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3210

 

[Yamaha]

I am not sure if there is rifling. It is back home so it will be a few days till I can check. After following the lead from Yamaha, I think that it is Belgian in origin. I go home later this week and will check more closely for marks.

without a doubt its european styling....I have a late 1800's french double 12ga and its styled very similar. The europeans usually were more ornate and art inspired at that time than americans who mainly wanted utility. Very nice looking rifle for the age, keep us updated when you find out.....I believe the listing I posted from New Zealand stated early 1900's production

 

[Slow Hand]

that's what it generically called a Flobert type rifle. Usually chambered for .22 rimfire, often of a short. Many were made in Belgium around teh turn of the last century. Some were decent, but most were, well, budget rifles. If it seems safe, I'd limit it to shooting CB caps out of it.