100 USD
The Flobert action was intended ONLY for shooting very low powered cartridges, such as .22 BB caps, and is not strong enough to fire modern .22 ammo safely. The value will be entirely dependent on the condition and originality of the gun. Most are not very high, selling for $50-$200, depending on exact model.
The .22 long rifle cartridge originated from the Flobert BB Cap of 1845, and was developed by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company in 1887 by combining the casing of the .22 Long with the 40 grain bullet of the .22 Extra Long. Rifles, carbines and pistols of all shapes and sizes have been produced ever since.
The BB Cap was the first type of rimfire ammunition. BB stands for "bullet breech." It was invented in France around 1845, designed for the Flobert indoor target rifle. Not to be confused with a BB gun.
try catalogs from that time frame
Was there a marlin 22 cal. bolt-action rifle made in 1920's?
Louis Flobert in 1845 was the first to put a ball on the end of a percussion cap and invent the self contained bullet. He went on to produce rifles and pistols that shot this round which is still produced, called now the BB cap.
Go to google, there's a million of them out there.
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Best source would be old gun catalogs and magazines.
The link below will take you to the Auto 22 owners manual. Several photos are in the manual
Value of ANY gun is based on exact make, model, condition and originality. The Peiper .22 rifles are- for the most part- not highly collectible, and would be valued at $75-$150. Please note: SOME of these are "Flobert' rifles- intended to fire ONLY a CB cap cartridge, which has no powder- only a primer to drive the bullet. Intended for indoor target shooting, it is very dangerous to attempt to fire regular .22 ammo in one made for Flobert catridges. Please have inspected by a competent smith before shooting ANYTHING in one.