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n.r.davis Oldtimer Offline Posts: 601 Joined: Dec 3^rd, 2015	Flobert ? Sep 17^th, 2025 at 10:39pm	Print Post
	This arrived today. .22 rf chambers but the bullet is too big to start at the muzzle. Tiny, with the Breach .800 across the Flats and .500 dia at the Muzzle. Another Winter Project. David


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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1877 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Flobert ? Reply #1 - Sep 20^th, 2025 at 4:06pm	Print Post
	I think the 6MM Flobert is a bit smaller. Not sure but I think you can still find ammo? Has it been re chambered? Really like those set triggers. JMH


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n.r.davis Oldtimer Offline Posts: 601 Joined: Dec 3^rd, 2015	Re: Flobert ? Reply #2 - Sep 21^st, 2025 at 10:45pm	Print Post
	As they say, the Plot Thickens.... 6mm is .240" but I looked up Flobert Ammo and the Bullet Dia does run less than 6 mm. Seems different sizes were available🤔 Slugged the barrel and across the Grooves I get .221 and a .214 gage pin enters. The Butt Plate has 22 stamped as well as the Barrel underneath the Forend but that is probably an Assembly Number. Google search is a dead end except some High End British Rook Rifles that look very similar. Next up is a Chamber Cast. David
	« Last Edit: Sep 21^st, 2025 at 10:56pm by n.r.davis »

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Sure shot Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1063 Location: East central Iowa Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2020	Re: Flobert ? Reply #3 - Sep 22^nd, 2025 at 4:50am	Print Post
	When I googled 6 mm flobert ammo, it's basically .22 BB caps.


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rr2241tx Full Member Offline Posts: 127 Location: San Marcos Joined: Mar 27^th, 2012	Re: Flobert ? Reply #4 - Sep 22^nd, 2025 at 10:29am	Print Post
	i_s_s@sbcglobal.net International Shooters Service 2319 E. Loop 820 N., Fort Worth, Texas 76118-7103 Telephone 817-595-2090 From your pin gauge measurements it sounds like you may need 5.5mm Flobert. Neal may have them in stock.


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rifleman Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 333 Joined: Aug 4^th, 2015	Re: Flobert ? Reply #5 - Sep 25^th, 2025 at 1:26pm	Print Post
	David, youre not the only one who got a surprise from Joe Pyle. I was high bidder on the Ballard Perfection ‘44’…turns out its a 40-65 Everlasting with a great bore.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 17278 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Flobert ? Reply #6 - Sep 25^th, 2025 at 4:38pm	Print Post
	rifleman wrote on Sep 25^th, 2025 at 1:26pm: David, youre not the only one who got a surprise from Joe Pyle. I was high bidder on the Ballard Perfection ‘44’…turns out its a 40-65 Everlasting with a great bore. That's a nice surprise!

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JägerWilhelm Full Member Offline ASSRA Life #302 Posts: 217 Location: Central Pennsylvania Joined: Sep 13^th, 2015	Re: Flobert ? Reply #7 - Sep 26^th, 2025 at 1:48pm	Print Post
	.22 is 5.6mm. a 6mm Flobert round is larger than a .22. The Czech company Sellier & Bellot still makes 4mm (Lang), 5.6mm, and 6mm cartridges. And you can occasionally find them in stock at SG Ammo, which is where I've purchased them. The RWS made cartridges can still be found at gun shows. Though it getting tough. I shoot all 3 calibers.

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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1877 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Flobert ? Reply #8 - Sep 26^th, 2025 at 9:55pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the correction on dimensions. I was wrong. I had a European military training rifle in 4MM that no one would buy because I couldn't find ammunition for it. Finally sold it at auction. JMH


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