Did Tobin Arms make a twenty two caliber rifle?

Answer 1

According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, the Tobin Arms Manufacturing Co. made only shotguns. They operated from about 1905 to 1925 making an exposed hammer double and two hammerless models in four grades. They are not often seen by collectors and are highly prized because of their relative rarity. If you have a .22 Tobin, you should verify its authenticity because it would be very rare. If you are offered one, check it carefully for counterfeit.

I have a Tobin Arms 22 cal . It is definatly authentic ,it has a exposed hammer, and was found in the attic of our old house in the late 50's buy my great aunt.The gun would deffinatly be for sale, especialy if it is worth somthing.

I too have a Tobin .22rf. Also, an ad from October 1913 "Rod and Gun in Canada" which calls it a "$5.00 Boy Scout Rifle" given as a prize to youngsters who sell five annual subscriptions of Rod and Gun. I've talked with a gent in Ontario who has owned four of them over a period of 6 decades. They're hardly known at all so don't bring a high price. I got mine at a Georgia online auction for a little over $100 complete, original and working. I'm always looking for more of them. No such animal as a "counterfeit" Tobin rifle. Extremely few have even heard of them Check out CanadianGunNutz.com where my screen name is mauser. Or, RimfireCentral.com where my screen name is GevarmGunNut. You'll find more info on my gun at either of those websites.