French Flobert 6mm Percussion Cap 9" Single Shot Parlor/Salon Pistol 1854

Make: French (Maybe F.P. Caron ARQ?)

Model: Flobert Pistol

Serial Number: 2201

Year of Manufacture:  Designed 1854

Caliber: Percussion Cap 6mm (Like a .22 Shorrt)

Action Type: Single Shot Pistol

Barrel Length: 9”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded post, it is dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a notched rail dovetail at the rear of the barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece Heavy Engraved Walnut with an Evgraved metal grip cap. There are some scattered compressions, nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The Engraveing is strong. The grip rates in Fine to Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The Smooth Bore is dark and there is pitting throughout the bore. In our opinion, this bore rates 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its metal finish. There are scattered areas of oxidation and patina. A portion of the hammer has cracked off. There is finish ware on the edges. There are a few minor marks in the metal. The screwheads have light tool marked with serviceable slots. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good + condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is a French Flobert style single-shot parlor / saalon pistol chambered for 6mm precussion cap rimfire carterages The pistol is based on a design by the French firearms designer Louis-Nicolas Flobert. His iconic rifles & pistols were typically designed as “parlor or salon guns” which were meant to be used for indoor target shooting. It did not take long for European companies to begin producing versions of the design for export.  In France they included F.P. Caron ARQ & Francaise d'Armses et de Cycles de Saint Etienne. Despite its age, around 1854 the pistol remains mechanically sound and it retains much of its aesthetic charm. This is an interesting old European manufactured pistol that you do not want to miss out on!

Please note: this firearm is also listed for sale on other platforms.