Lot# 1 - welcome, pleae read auction det. 0000008549 00000 n C-96 Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 2nd and 3rd Model.44 Revolver. firearms. Dennon : 1896 : KO : Kasavery Ordinetz : Russia Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st and 2nd Model .44 Revolver : KSM : Kelley S. Morse : Winchester M1895 Rifles 0000001623 00000 n Even 40mm UBGLs are proofed using a lead shot loaded projectile instead of High Explosive. When they were made, all British guns had to be subjected to proof testing (they still are) to ensure that they were fit for purpose. Golcher lock. ", cut in pewter fore-end tip, both sides. To be sure, American-made shotguns are plenty strong, almost to a fault, and following proofing are stamped with the individual manufacturer's proofmark. 0000102139 00000 n 2003BT <<619EF975DD20A74ABA8163A7762AED27>]>> 0000004172 00000 n Most original German Lugers were finished with a blued steel finish. In 1888 it was decided by a joint meeting of the Gunmakers Company and the Birmingham Guardians that a new supplementary proof for smokeless powder should be instituted in 1893, 1896, and 1904; the rules were further adjusted to allow for new powders. 0000131632 00000 n Proof marks are the official stamps or ciphers showing that a barrel has been properly tested with the prescribed excess charges of powder and ball that allow a large factor of safety to the user. The fifth a crown, with three crossed spikes set over a capital E. Other French towns had their special marks, such as Supreme Court overturns New York concealed gun law. 0000010481 00000 n England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Officials in the Italian proof house in Gardone Val Trompia, near Brescia, choose to miss out other letters, some for logical reasons (for instance, O and Q could easily be mistaken for zero) and others for no apparent reason (G and R, for instance). Identify the maker. Converted factory lock, mother-of-pearl star in cheekpiece. Look for a "P.08" marking on the side of the gun. 12/7/2022, Ammunition for Collectors Many proof marks will be stamped into the barrel, frame, or cylinder. The barrel is marked under breech "C. H. D.". 0000015263 00000 n the examiner in determining the caliber designation of a military HWMs8WLE ydljblj+-Q%xvn Tr @w|;-'.y':BRdiR4&I &Ml7!e6"G'&y~>mh2?/.^/Fhy9xamNvYNy2k3ZX(`BIFybVE2-p$d(IF *^bSCv.* bW2P5a)M'?5*VT"fEdv/}Y4tU=iaf6hj\3qRplj9l#~ Oe{'zp{BM 12/7/2022, Accessories & Parts An early percussion Kentucky rifle with hand hammered barrel marked in script, 16 silver inlays, long patch box with side plates shaped and engraved to represent snakes. 0000003896 00000 n Modern pistols and revolvers are proved in their last stage of manufacture when complete with action and in firing order. Marking on an over-under, flintlock Kentucky rifle. Destructive test marks may be found on the barrel or cylinder, and will indicate the gun has been tested with a higher load than the standard load. The barrel pictured is a perfect example as it bears all of the Italian proof marks described. 0000104236 00000 n In a nutshell, much can be determined about the origins and to a wide extent the date of manufacture of some shotguns just by examining the proofmarks. These marks are customarily the cipher of the gunsmiths' guild and the mark of the State or city. Marking inside the lock-plate of a Kentucky type flintlock pistol. By seeking the marks listed in the table, the latest a gun could have been proved originally can be established, as can the time frame of any re-proof that may have been applied later in the guns life. marks tell the country of origin of the weapon. Stamping inside lock of early flintlock Ken tucky rifle. Script marking of a circa 1820 Penna. 0000074288 00000 n The most common mark is that of Luke Harrington who apparently worked in Milbury where the Waters factory was located. 0000009076 00000 n The proof house marks and manufacturing code are stamped elsewhere on the gun. German firearms are loaded with a variety of markings and stamps. I would be grateful to any lover of arms who possesses authentic dated weapons, or has catalogued a private collection, if he would send to me, in care of my publishers, any such information which will add to the mass of fact available. 1945 - Present Again, thank you referred to more commonly as "Proof Marks", Understand the standard proof marks. The table below can be used to see if your gun was proofed in London or Birmingham. European - especially English, French, German, and Italian - guns can also have good value. Older double guns will primarily carry Belgian or British proofmarks. 0000122300 00000 n Many inexpensive shotguns were imported from Belgium for resale in this country, and bear those proofmarks. . 2016 CP Book of Gun Values by S.P. smokeless powder proof for rifles U.S. Military Arms Factory Letters And Military Records Krag Bolt Removal Which U.S. Bayonet? Assess the proof mark. proof marks. Some older foreign manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a location, rather than a manufacturer. The home of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun and Airgun Shooter, How to read proof marks on your gun and serial numbers, CIP and fleur-de-lis stamp on a modern gun, A frequently asked question received by Sporting Gun magazine is about proof marks on guns. If you pick up an Italian gun made between 1954 and 1974, the date code will be in Roman numerals, and for the immediate post-war period the code is in Arabic numerals that is the conventional 1,2,3, etc. U.S.A.Most pistols exported from the United States are not proof marked in their country of origin. In these cases, the proof mark could prove to be the only method of accurately dating a weapon. These, once again, are not accepted by the. French. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. to share our findings by this means of communication. A good sampling of proofmarks can be found in the NRA Firearms Fact Book and elsewhere. This is from a Deluxe engraved Pedersoli Le Page pistol, and all of the stampings are on the underside of the barrel. It is not clear what these two crowns signify but they could possibly be the pre-proof and post-finishing acceptance marks. xref 0000042008 00000 n Many countries have their own unique proof marks, so it is important to understand the origin before assessing the proof mark. Half-stock Kentucky rifle with long ramrod tube. 0000120205 00000 n Curly maple full-stock, octagonal barrel, flint lock Kentucky rifle. Also lock marking of a percussion rifle by R. Haskell, Painesville, Ohio. "Arsenal" or "Inspector Marks". 0000000016 00000 n Required initially by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives since 1968 as part of the implementation of the Gun Control Act signed into law that year by President Lyndon B.. This is, however, a very complex subject and requires much research and experience in the interpretation of the marks before accurate information can be obtained. Walnut halfstock percussion rifle of indifferent workmanship. manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a Proof marks are the official stamps or ciphers showing that a barrel has been properly tested with the prescribed excess charges of powder and ball that allow a large factor of safety to the user. Curly maple, full stock, percussion Kentucky rifle. examiner must rely on proof marks when trying to identify these arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. B. Reynolds barrel. Printed reciprocity map (s) showing the states that . Austrian. 0000011853 00000 n 0000001752 00000 n Seen Thank you for 0000049974 00000 n 2010 CF (Read more on buying a gun at auction.). PROOF MARKS: BRITISH PROOF MARKS - ENGLAND, cont. Parisa cipher of E. and P. set back to back (as shown below). 0000090159 00000 n M1815 and M1818 Springfield Pistol Stocks. 2005 BZ 0000002272 00000 n A short film inside the Purdey Barrel-making Shop. provenance. 2405 PrOOF mark CirCa PrOOF hOuse tYPe OF PrOOF and gun since 1856 Birmingham provisional proof for barrels since 1637 London definitive black powder proof for shotguns,muzzle loader barrels 1811-1892 Liege black powder proof for rifles 1897-1923 Liege black powder proof for rifles 0000092657 00000 n Books on Generally, this calls for between 30 and 50% increase in pressure over the standard round of ammunition. Early flintlock rifle of crude workmanship. Lot# 4 - shipping. barrel began as a means to insure its safety and integrity. These marks are the Belgian Lion rampant over the letters S.C.H. To be sold legally, every cartridge firearm must bear valid proof marks. The second is to put it in a safe, preferably made specifically for guns. There are a number of 0000077398 00000 n 0000005765 00000 n (Read more on buying guns second-hand here. Stamped on barrel of heavy halfstock Plains rifle with brass tube for ramrod socket. Found in Scotland, ready for putting back together. Plain percussion Kentucky rifle, brass mounted without patchbox. There are also a number of countries which have a separate military proofing system for service weapons. I have not been able to locate an authoritative resource 199.". Many old guns may have been re-proved once or more, often in a different proof house from the original one. Percussion Kentucky rifles of fine workmanship. Bookmark 1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. 12/7/2022, Foreign Militaria (Other) All Rights Reserved. We have just started to assemble this on going source of Proof 0000099401 00000 n Serial Numbers. individual armorers and inspectors used their own unique stamps in some As the UK is a signatory of the International Proof Commission (CIP), it recognises the proof marks of every other member state. Thomas Palmer, U. S. Inspector of Arms 1808-10. Guns can also be re-proofed to take different ammunition, any gun which has had its chamber lengthened must be re-proofed. These firearms are cottage industry type weapons without a specific brand name. 0000001156 00000 n Provisional proof is only for shotgun barrels in the early stages of manufacture. 0000016830 00000 n 0000007778 00000 n 2017 CS. Flintlock Kentucky rifle, stock finely inlaid with ivory, silver, and brass forestock in two sections. Deer seasons in the UK. Before quality control markings were changed in 1934-1936 . A. Proofmarks could be a story or a book themselves. When can deer be hunted? S. Army. 0000009831 00000 n 2000BN You might also like to read how to steel proof a Spanish side-by-side. Completely updated and expanded, this new edition of The Official Guide to Gunmarks identifies manufacturers' marks that appear on American and foreign pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 Turkish .44 Revolver 1875. Marking on a light, flintlock Kentucky rifle. On one spesimen the patchbox lid is engraved "BERLIN" in script. Remington Cast Steel barrel. evaluating historically attributed firearms. Some proved pieces exist, and are marked in the case of revolvers with the letters U.S., in the case of other arms with the letters V.P. Curly maple half stocked plains rifle with engraved brass hardware and Jas. Marking in script on Pennsylvania made Kentucky rifle. xb``b``` @16 l-,8sh-[1%3*.\ M=S!b6B>&X=ME#e*U3\'VC~Aa1 &w"2))vttgh \4 Tb@Rj hd`@ )fc``T v`#l> ^1?Y,Zi;?I+OT)po=|:U:EK{ mg`r#w /r] This will be an on going (tr_WXvvL6Eu'}OI U-XY!A:Xnid~g,~:@ZP&kl$VsYA<5FTbf]0>okJ!wK9ae0 Lc#As;$'NS.7 5bUSGD}pzYVn5"I-6.K3obuGUQ,qe2F'.2sAI/.Dr\,:cyH=y39'vT-[ 6T with this information in an attempt to clear up some wrong information 0000029262 00000 n Samuel Border of Bedford Co., later Somerset Co., Pa.? California, Rifleman Q&A: Shotgun Proofmarks? Maker of a full curly maple stock percussion rifle. Taylerson, John M. Taylor and John Treakle. Phone: 515-720-2490. Initials to denote ownership by State of Connecticut. (Shotgun restoration where to get it done and what to spend. 0000014256 00000 n 0000010816 00000 n A number of other countries have also established their own proof houses and by agreement at consular level, reciprocal arrangements have been made for their proof marks to be mutually accepted. Gun owners ask how old is my gun or can I date my gun from its serial number? Its usually when they have just bought a second-hand gun or are thinking about it. 0000008370 00000 n ), The guns in question are usually around 20 years old and manufactured in Italy, Spain or Japan. William Anderson Thornton, Ordnance Dept.,U. time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. Look at an Italian-manufactured gun and you will see the letter sequences appear in a little rectangle near the proof information. In England, the London and Birmingham proof houses were established (in 1637 and 1813, respectively) by Royal Charter to protect the public from the sale of unsafe weapons. Find pistols, revolvers, and rifles for sport shooting and personal defense. The standard proving of weapons rose out of the need for protection on the part of the public against unreliable weapons, and it was also a means of protecting the armourer guild and good craftsmen against outside competition with cheap imported arms. Originally evolved by the armourers themselves, the system of proof was in nearly every arms-producing country taken over by the Municipality or the State, who imposed a series of stringent by-laws and penalties on any who sought to evade the prescribed tests. Miscellaneous Arms Collectors Many papers and books have been written on this subject, but probably the most authoritative is 'The Standard Directory of Proof Marks' by Wirnsberger, distributed by Blacksmith Co., Southport, Connecticut 06490. Mf+wwJcC] }oUA!o=}OWWAn7 0000107556 00000 n rifle with brass mounted, curly maple full stock and single trigger, back-action lock. 0000117775 00000 n My Italian guns seem to be covered with proofmarksas do a couple old Belgian guns I havebut my American guns dont seem to have any. trailer 0000004035 00000 n The next sequence of digits is the manufacturers serial number, and the last pair of digits is the year of manufacture (for instance, 98 indicates 1998, and 05 indicates 2005). Probably abbreviation for one of the Pennsylvania Angstadt family. Markings inside a Model 1816, Lemuel Pomeroy flintlock musket dated 1826. Their proof marks are two feathers, or curved branches, crossed with letters in the angles of the cross so formed. interlaced, and surmounted by a crown. Definitive proof applies to all weapons and shows that the weapon has been tested with an overcharge of propellant and missile. 0000086754 00000 n The first cipher is the crossed branches surmounted by a crown, and with a cross or star in the three other angles. Decoding these proof marks is very useful in determining the age and history of the gun. Percussion Kentucky rifle with artificially striped stock. Semi-smokeless proof for all guns in use since 1904. Light flintlock Kentucky rifle, slim-wrist maple fullstock with a high comb, brass patchbox. 1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion . These two, and sometimes the makers private mark, may be found on many old weapons. for exports be able towithstand a proscribed load without damage. 0000005702 00000 n Part marking on locks and barrels by Desverneys, Charleston, S. C. On October 27, 1775, Robert Towers, an employee of the Pennsylvania state gun factory, was ordered to stamp all muskets produced and proved in the city of Philadelphia with the letter P. Flintlock Kentucky rifles. Armourers marks are quite distinct from proof-marks, and comprise the private marks, ciphers, stamps, or signatures of the individual armourers or gunsmiths. Marks, Arsenal & Inspector Marks. Board Of VoEE&.i=Gjry&M9s PpIC9EeX Proof Marks or The table below can be used to see if your gun was proofed in London or Birmingham. M1917 Enfield Parts Markings (from M1903.com) M1917 Enfield Sling Instructions M1 Garand Disassembly and Parts (from CivilianMarksmanship.com) Cartridges and Ammunition International Ammunition Association CartridgedCollectors.org rifle maker. 0000126405 00000 n There are no crowned number inspection marks ahead of the baluster turns or on the tang: To complicate matters further, modern reproductions of some of these old weapons have been produced, which are often virtually indistinguishable from the original. . Silver inlaid, cheekpiece, curly maple full stock, octagonal barrel, percussion Kentucky rifle. 0000004839 00000 n Marking on a Model 1795 musket lockplate. 2012 CI Unlike Britain and Europe where proofing of firearms is law, in the United States proofing is left to individual manufacturers. The letter P superimposed on the bottom of a W surrounded by an oval is the familiar Winchester proofmark, Remington uses REP within a box, etc. . 0000141211 00000 n typically do not have a caliber designation; symbols and codes are used It is illegal to sell a gun which is out of proof, even in a private sale, but proof legislation is designed to protect the public, and not to save shooters from their own folly. location, rather than a manufacturer. Possibly Joseph Angstatt, Penna. Flintlock Kentucky rifle. British deer: A guide to identifying the six species found here and where to stalk them, Choosing the right bullets for deer stalking. 2151 PROOF MARK CIRCA PROOF HOUSE TYPE OF PROOF AND GUN since 1637 London definitive black powder proof for shotguns,muzzle loader barrels 1811-1892 Liege black powder proof for rifles 1897-1923 Liege black powder proof for rifles 1891-1968 Liege type EC. The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. Fond on a "Hero" percussion pocket pistols. Probably abbreviation for one of the Pennsylvania Angstadt family. 0000037090 00000 n It may be possible to get your beloved side-by-side reproofed for steel shot for a modest sum, unless it has Damascus barrels. 2/3/2023, Edged Weapons The Proof Acts require a gun to be re-proofed if it has been materially weakened by repair work such as reboring or weld/brazing of the action. It is also a good idea to have relevant documents when carrying a gun while traveling: Copies of your valid concealed carry permit (s) A copy of the Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA) Copies of 18 USC 926A code regarding interstate transportation of firearms. 2009CD The CIPs current membership is 14: Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Lock by Wilkes of London, 1810. 2006 CA 0000013204 00000 n Tobias Snider, Liberty Township, Bedford County, Pa. Maker of a side-by-side, double barrel, curly maple stock, percussion Kentucky type rifle, as well as of percussion, Kentucky single barrel rifles. 0000134772 00000 n 0000062418 00000 n percussion Kentucky rifle with back action lock by Moore, Henszey & Co. 2008 CC You might also like to read how to steel proof a Spanish side-by-side. 10/25/2022 Stamping inside a flint Kentucky rifle lock marked externally "KETLAND & CO.". <<421B3FD89E55944EA1FB205BE7ED37D9>]/Prev 780315>> Lot# 3 - pick up location. North M1816 Navy, M1819 and M1826 Pistols. Many countries have specific exemption from their firearms legislation for weapons which are ' antique'. Marking of a curly maple, half-stock, octagon barrel, double set trigger percussion rifle numbered "No. 0000006260 00000 n Markings on a full stock, percussion Kentucky rifle. 0000010034 00000 n are cottage industry type weapons without a specific brand name. 0000003674 00000 n 2/6/2023, Handguns Since 1995 a number presented in blocks of digits presents the information like this: Merkel K5 Black Extreme single-shot rifle, Steiner Ranger 8 BT 4-32x56mm BT riflescope, Beretta 486 Parallelo shotgun reviewed: a little cracker of a gun, William Powell Viscount sidelock ejector shotgun. Lot# 2 - pick up on 3/15 10-6pm. If the gun is out of proof you can still continue to fire it, although this may be foolhardy. Marking on the barrel of a Kentucky type, flint lock pistol with lock marked "C. E. Hardy & Co.". or E.C. American shotguns and rifles are tested, though the extent of testing is left up to discretion. 0000111269 00000 n However, as the US has no federated proof system and American makers conduct their own proof tests, US guns must be proofed on arrival in the UK, because the US is not a CIP member. Search For example, Winchester. This is not to imply that American-made guns are unsafe, but rather the burden is on the makers themselves to ensure the end safety of the user. Military History The most common proof marks for black powder revolvers used in Europe are the British View, the Liege, the Vienna, and the Birmingham. %%EOF This is a feature unique to German Lugers. The Serial Numbers. In the U.S., American-made guns tend to be more desirable and more valuable than others, especially from the flintlock era. Proof mark add value because they can indicate provenance, date of manufacture, or in a best case scenario truly set a gun apart if it has an especially rare origin. If you have rifles to store, finding a safe can be more difficult than if you have one or two handguns. It ought to become a rule of the Commission Internationale Pour Lepreuve des Armes a Feu Portatives (CIP), which is the international organisation of proof houses. 2007 CB Another, script marking, with patchbox and many inlays. At one time, the situation was simple, with an antique being considered to be anything over 100 years old. Army & Navy Percussion Double Action Revolvers. Marking on late flintlock period, highly decorated Kentucky rifles. WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision . The barrels were to be marked PM over the initials of the proving inspector and the date. Stamped factory percussion lock on boy's Kentucky rifle. 0 Marking inside of lock of Model 1795 flintlock musket. Over-under percussion rifle and on a heavy barrel, Kentucky type flintlock match rifle. Surprisingly, the USA has no law requiring firearms to be proofed. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. This can be caused by corrosion, wear, excessive cleaning with abrasive material, or the deliberate removal of metal, for example, when a gun is rebored. 0000004008 00000 n State of New Jersey marking for "State Property.". 136 0 obj <> endobj 0000113366 00000 n To establish this rule, they constructed a proof house near the City of London. and an eagles head. 1999 BM It shouldnt be too much to ask all manufacturers to put the date of manufacture at the end of the serial number something like 11/17 to identify the month and year of manufacturer as November 2017, for instance? Marking on barrel of fine relief carved Kentucky rifle circa 1800-1810. 0000108581 00000 n Script marking on barrel of circa 1820 No. Longarms St. Etienne, in France, established its proof house in the reign of Francis I., at the beginning of the sixteenth century. 2001BP Generally, but not always, Belgian-made guns will have a bit lower value ("ELG" proofmark indicates a Belgian made gun. These At present, these include Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom. The Standard mark for French Government arms was a crown above an E., and this crown has a three looped top, with the orb or ball and cross as ornament, and is so distinguished from the cross-crested crown of some St. Etienne weapons. Mark indicates gauge prior to 1925, a 3-inch chamber, but after that year chamber length had to be indicated in inches. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Airgun Shooter? will normally provide the information needed to make a caliber German Lugers are characterized by a long barrel and a round toggle-lock action. 0000011188 00000 n 0000008059 00000 n Firstly, you need to identify the proof mark on your black powder revolver. In the U.S., American made guns tend to be more desirable and more valuable than others, especially from the flintlock era. startxref 2/3/2023, Mauser Pistol Look for a curved magazine that fits into the grip of the gun. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. Golcher lock. Marking on a very early flintlock Kentucky rifle. Weapons bearing military proof marks have thus to be commercially proofed before they can be legally sold in those countries. Gunmarks David Byron 8 Hardcover 16 offers from $24.68 Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap GUN IDENTIFICATION AND REFERENCE GUIDE! 0000087569 00000 n Misc. The system of proof in Great Britain was as follows: In England, the second charter of the Gunmakers Company granted in 1672 marked the beginning of the official proving of arms, but it did not apply to weapons made elsewhere in the Kingdom, provided they were not offered for sale in the London market. Proof Marks - Ballistics - Bev Fitchett's Guns Proof marks are stamps applied to various parts of a weapon during and after manufacture to show that the weapon is safe for use with the ammunition for which Bev Fitchett's Guns Survival (current) FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin Proof mark on a late percussion Kentucky rifle barrel bored out smooth to .69 caliber, with Jas. Once tested and successful the weapon was stamped with a seal to xref Large letters "G.W." C-96 (Broomhandle) Marlin Remington Ruger (& Factory Letters) Winchester U.S. Military Markings Gun Marks House Brands U.S. Check the finish of the gun. Winner, Nippes & Co., Nippes, Daniel, and Steinman, John. What looks like "T. D." in old German script on a long flint lock Kentucky rifle, is "C. D." The initials of Christian Durr. acknowledge the testing - called "Proof Marks". 0000007161 00000 n Measuring the bore diameter and chamber Curly maple, full stock, brass trim, percussion Kentucky rifle engraved "J.S.T." 178 0 obj <>stream Japan does not have a gun barrel proof act, but the Miroku/Browning system is remarkable for its clarity. Many British-made shotguns carry Birmingham proofmarks, with London proofing mainly found on top-of-the-line British shotguns. For various reasons, these have not been acceptable to the European commercial proof houses, and the weapons have to be fully proofed before they are legally saleable in those countries. When a gun is re-proofed there is always some element of risk, but a gunsmith will advise you as to its chances of passing the test. hb````g`c`0 B@16Le7w'o{` TxMCS/xJe:JgNf_%B"\j %Ry\azM,Po}*;dA6a` q !I20d JPB`P!f)L|1>(x5 LN!A!p5_6&.g`xi,alhpg+. 12/7/2022, U.S. Longarms 2004 BU Marks, Arsenal & Inspector Marks, Manufacturers date, serial number and property marks as well as various acceptance and Possibly J. G. Full stock, flintlock Kentucky rifle with con verted lock marked "W. T. HOWELL & CO.". Flintlock Kentucky rifle of good workmanship. Proof - The test-firing of a gun with an extra-heavy load, at an official establishment, to verify the safety of a gun, which is then marked with formal stamps showing, among other things, the loads for which it is intended. 0000080518 00000 n These include the 0000037574 00000 n Fjestad. Flintlock Kentucky rifles. In some cases this cipher is also preceded by the figures 16, and followed by a capital B., also surmounted by a crown. for your continued support, encouragement and admonishment. Marlin-Savage-Winchester Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. Barrel marking of an circa 1820, flintlock Ken tucky rifles of north-central Penna. Engraved on barrel of very early Kentucky or German rifle of Edward Marshall, who participated in the historic "Indian Walk" Pennsylvania land purchase of 1737. Since 1995 a number presented in blocks of digits presents the information like this: The first two digits identify the maker (for instance, 16 is AYA, and 13 is Lanber). Yk1wJuYdBY"dS =\ =bz_$[om^+eh,*({5)JIZDf? Proof marks can be a very valuable aid to the forensic firearms investigator as they can give information as to the age, history and country of origin of a weapon. Possibly John Eberly, gunsmith under William Henry I, Lancaster, Pa., 1729-1786. I have recently aquired a nice old single barrel shotgun, I think it is Spanish and can find various proof marks on the barrel. Late flintlock period Kentucky rifles of fine workmanship. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Colt M1860 .44 and M1873 S.A. .45 Revolvers. Probably Ketland, Walker & Adams, listed in Birmingham, England in 1818. Stamped inside hand-forged lock of early flintlock Kentucky rifle by I. P. Beck. Double set-triggers; cut out patchbox. 12/7/2022, US Militaria Marking on a pair of flintlock Kentucky type pistols carried by Col. Nathan Dennison at Battle of Wyoming, Pa., July 3, 1778. 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