Help ID This Rifle
An individual brought a rifle by for me to ID. I do not have any pics because he took it with him. It looks like a military trainer rifle. It is a 22 rimfire semi-auto. Has "Squibman model 16" on the barrel, and under that "Squires Ringham Mfg." The rifle is stamped made in the Phillipines. The rifle has a pistol grip and flash hider. This particular speciman has seen better days. Any one have any knowledge of the rifle?
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It is a rolling block, with 3 brass bands, 34" barrel. On the left side it has a crown, that could be Belgian or British proof marks and it says M-1867. On the tang it says KJOBENHAVNS TOIHUUS.1875. The bore is bigger than 45cal. (11mm)? 0 -
It's a Danish Military Model 1867 Infantry Rifle. The original cartridge it was chambered for was the 11.7 x 51R rimfire cartridge. Most were converted to centerfire in the 1890's. Most that were imported and sold in the U.S. were reamed out to take our 45-70 cartridge. 
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