visiting our on-line listing of manufacturers identifying marks, All rights reserved. Early flintlock Kentucky rifle with slender wrist, high comb, no patchbox, carved stock. 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. In the late 18th and early 19th Centuries letters J and I were interchanged rather freely in writing. 0000016749 00000 n Probably Ketland, Walker & Adams, listed in Birmingham, England in 1818. 2003BT Stamped under breech of A. Gumpf halfstock percussion rifle. 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The letter "P" superimposed on the bottom. At time of publication, "Questions & Answers" was compiled by Staff, Ballistics Editor William C. Davis, Jr., and Contributing Editors: David Andrews, Hugh C. Birnbaum, Bruce N. Canfield, O. Reid Coffield, Charles Q. Cutshaw, Charles M. Fagg, Angus Laidlaw, Evan P. Marshall, Charles E. Petty, Robert B. Pomeranz, O.D., Jon R. Sundra, Jim Supica, A.W.F. Stamping inside a flint Kentucky rifle lock marked externally "KETLAND & CO.". Items Two letters at the end of the serial number indicate the year. 0000108581 00000 n There are a number of 0000069587 00000 n . The proof mark should indicate the pressure of the loads used to test the revolver, as well as the date of manufacture. Parisa cipher of E. and P. set back to back (as shown below). to share our findings by this means of communication. Mark indicates gauge prior to 1925, a 3-inch chamber, but after that year chamber length had to be indicated in inches. 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. 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. For now, here are the date letter codes for the past 20 years: 1997 BI 0000055241 00000 n rifle maker. Phone: 515-720-2490. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Prob ably same as J. G. H., percussion Kentucky rifles. The second two digits identify the type of gun, and 03 indicates a shotgun. proof marks. Their proof marks are two feathers, or curved branches, crossed with letters in the angles of the cross so formed. 178 0 obj <>stream 199.". 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 Late flintlock period Kentucky rifles of fine workmanship. Military Manuals Lock by Wilkes of London, 1810. The third is the storage place itself. PROOF MARKS: BRITISH PROOF MARKS - ENGLAND, cont. What looks like "T. D." in old German script on a long flint lock Kentucky rifle, is "C. D." The initials of Christian Durr. 0000003674 00000 n Bedford County, Pa., silver inlaid percussion Kentucky rifle. (Read more on buying guns second-hand here. 0000113366 00000 n Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Heavy percussion Kentucky rifle with H. Elwell lock, J. <<421B3FD89E55944EA1FB205BE7ED37D9>]/Prev 780315>> Lot# 3 - pick up location. percussion Kentucky rifle with back action lock by Moore, Henszey & Co. Penna. Stamped factory percussion lock on boy's Kentucky rifle. Britain accepts the proof standards of all CIP member countries, but the products of all other nations have to be proofed in this country before they can be legally sold in the UK. 0000000016 00000 n Definitive proof applies to all weapons and shows that the weapon has been tested with an overcharge of propellant and missile. Script marking on barrel of circa 1820 No. 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. Serial Numbers. 2/3/2023 148 75 startxref 12/7/2022, Books for A great deal of painstaking research work is necessary before a list of armourers marks applied to pistols can be compiled, but I have every hope of preparing such a list at a future date when peace is restored in Europe and the great museum collections are accessible. These marks are customarily the cipher of the gunsmiths' guild and the mark of the State or city. Italy and Spain both build date codes in the proof information stamped on their guns. Besides these national collections, there are many municipal and private galleries whose curators have formed most excellent catalogues, but in the main this knowledge is uncoordinated. 0000011853 00000 n Look for a curved magazine that fits into the grip of the gun. 0000006511 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % When can deer be hunted? 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. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. trailer 0000003880 00000 n How to get a firearm certificate in the UK, Shotgun certificate how to get one and how to renew one, Issues with eye dominance when shooting: how to deal with them, How to choose the perfect airgun pellets for your rifle, How to choose the right cartridge for your shotgun, Country hotels offering shooting facilities. 1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion . The second is the crossed branches, with the letters A.E. 0000143308 00000 n are cottage industry type weapons without a specific brand name. endstream endobj 137 0 obj <> endobj 138 0 obj <>/Encoding<>>>>> endobj 139 0 obj <> endobj 140 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 141 0 obj <> endobj 142 0 obj <> endobj 143 0 obj <> endobj 144 0 obj <> endobj 145 0 obj <> endobj 146 0 obj <> endobj 147 0 obj <> endobj 148 0 obj <>stream Further changes were initiated, when smokeless powder necessitated more stringent conditions of proof. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 2nd and 3rd Model.44 Revolver. 0000016679 00000 n Marking inside of lock of Model 1795 flintlock musket. 0000010481 00000 n Determine the maker's proof mark. A voluminous schedule of rules and scales of charge for the proof of various kinds of small arms is in existence, and the proof is the same at London and at Birmingham; though different proof marks are employed. 0000084840 00000 n 0000010278 00000 n Provisional proof is only for shotgun barrels in the early stages of manufacture. Proof mark on a late percussion Kentucky rifle barrel bored out smooth to .69 caliber, with Jas. How do I tell if an old or new shotgun has been proofed? Marking on the barrel of a Kentucky type, flint lock pistol with lock marked "C. E. Hardy & Co.". William Anderson Thornton, Ordnance Dept.,U. 0000005765 00000 n Dayton, Ohio. Understand the standard proof marks. 0000042008 00000 n There are no crowned number inspection marks ahead of the baluster turns or on the tang: The laws were remodelled in 1849, and definite rules as to powder charges laid down, and the cipher, as shown on the right [below], granted as sign of definite proof. Arms Collectors 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. Probably abbreviation for one of the Pennsylvania Angstadt family. Probably abbreviation for one of the Pennsylvania Angstadt family. Marking on an over-under, percussion rifle. German Lugers are characterized by a long barrel and a round toggle-lock action. 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. Basement Saillevillean E. reversed set in a square stamp (as shown below). Information courtesy of The Blue for your continued support, encouragement and admonishment. Percussion Kentucky rifles of fine workmanship. Barrel marking of a fill curly maple stock, percussion Kentucky rifle with British lock. 0000092657 00000 n All of the artifacts came from the estate of James May. 2/3/2023, Mauser Pistol Remington Beals .36 and .44 Remington M1861, Underside of one of Christian Durr's guns is stamped CHD. 0000080540 00000 n All Rights Reserved. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. 0000015263 00000 n <<619EF975DD20A74ABA8163A7762AED27>]>> 0000004035 00000 n Semi-smokeless proof for all guns in use since 1904. individual armorers and inspectors used their own unique stamps in some State of New Jersey marking for "State Property.". 0000126405 00000 n Marking in script on Pennsylvania made Kentucky rifle. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Shedding New Light on the Air Service Springfield M1903, Springfield Armory's First Model 1903 Rifle, M1903A4 Development: The U.S. Armys Search For A Sniper Rifle, Pearl Harbor Survivors: M1903 Rifles Salvaged From U.S.S. 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. examiner must rely on proof marks when trying to identify these Proof Marks or "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. Lot# 1 - welcome, pleae read auction det. Gun Barrel Proof Marks Gun Barrel Proof Marks Markings on gun barrels and other gun components that indicate the level of pressure, calibre and standards that a weapon is fit for in service. Fancy flintlock Kentucky rifle with raised carv ing, 45 silver inlays; engraved C. Bird & Co., Phila., lock. 1999 BM Marking on superposed, percussion Kentucky type rifle. 0000064406 00000 n 0000001623 00000 n Catalogs European commercial proof houses. Surprisingly, the USA has no law requiring firearms to be proofed. Proof marks can be our best link to a gun's history, much like a passport that helps reveal a bit . Board Of Marking on a percussion Kentucky Squirrel rifle. Marking on a very early flintlock Kentucky rifle. Proof 0000037574 00000 n date, serial number and property marks as well as various acceptance and 12/7/2022, U.S. Longarms 2002BS If we think about clear dating on guns, why do we have to have codes at all? 0 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. 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. Initials "O.M. Possibly Ohio, crude, homemade percussion (possibly converted) fullstock rifle with strap-iron trigger guard. Script monogram die-stamped on the barrel of a percussion Kentucky rifle with engraved patchbox. Half-stock Kentucky rifle with long ramrod tube. 0000124308 00000 n Initials stamped inside the lock of a plain, colonial flintlock musket, marked "HENRY" on lock and barrel. 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. Flintlock Kentucky rifle of good workmanship. Though not American gunmakers, listed as marking likely to be found on American made rifles. 0000106738 00000 n 0 0000015377 00000 n I have not been able to locate an authoritative resource The next sequence of digits is the manufacturer's serial number, and the last pair of digits is the year of manufacture (for instance, 98 indicates 1998, and 05 indicates 2005). A number of other countries have their own forms of proof, either in-house or centrally run. 0000099472 00000 n xref & 0000007161 00000 n Flog?5BnS'Vz] Wd;No$wBj2O56~N)T%D-69_f)Bl[RfU[aSV. 2/6/2023, Handguns American shotguns and rifles are tested, though the extent of testing is left up to discretion. 0000004839 00000 n Over the years, British proofmarks, both Birmingham and London, have changed as the Rules of Proof changed, and often the change in marks can be used to determine during what era a particular shotgun was made. 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. 0000111269 00000 n It is not clear what these two crowns signify but they could possibly be the pre-proof and post-finishing acceptance marks. Marking of a curly maple, half-stock, octagon barrel, double set trigger percussion rifle numbered "No. Spain depended for long upon the proof of individual armourers, and most Spanish barrels were marked with the stamp of the maker set in a square or oblong block under a crown. Older double guns will primarily carry Belgian or British proofmarks. About Us | Contact Us | Join/Renew | Corporate Ethics | Privacy Policy, Theodore Roosevelt and Elegant Arms - 1880s to 1920s, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond - 1940 to Present, Frank Brownell NRA Museum of the Southwest, Serialization/ Date of Manufacture from The Blue Book, Store Brand Crossover List from The Blue Book, Gun Collector Organizations from The Blue Book, Pieces of History: A system for This is a reliable indicator that the gun is a German Luger. These marks are the Belgian Lion rampant over the letters S.C.H. 0000129535 00000 n Measuring the bore diameter and chamber 0000097375 00000 n 0000096658 00000 n Most specimen marks are of this nature, and it is no unusual thing to find the marks of two different smiths upon the same weapon, one man signing the lock work, the other being the barrel maker. Serial Numbers. This is from a Deluxe engraved Pedersoli Le Page pistol, and all of the stampings are on the underside of the barrel. 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). Some older foreign manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a location, rather than a manufacturer. Possibly John Eberly, gunsmith under William Henry I, Lancaster, Pa., 1729-1786. ), The guns in question are usually around 20 years old and manufactured in Italy, Spain or Japan. Rifles & Musket Information. Gunmarks David Byron 8 Hardcover 16 offers from $24.68 Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap GUN IDENTIFICATION AND REFERENCE GUIDE! 0000004008 00000 n 2/3/2023, Edged Weapons To be sold legally, every cartridge firearm must bear valid proof marks. The Italian alphabet contains only 21 letters, there being no k, j, w, x, or y. 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 Proofing involves the firing of an overload that exceeds the service pressure of any given gauge and shell length by about one-third. 0000009920 00000 n 0000010034 00000 n This is a feature unique to German Lugers. origin. Army & Navy Percussion Double Action Revolvers. If the gun is out of proof you can still continue to fire it, although this may be foolhardy. Testing the gun Generally, but not always, Belgian made guns will have a bit lower value ("ELG" proofmark indicates a Belgian made gun. type Kentucky rifle. Generally, but not always, Belgian-made guns will have a bit lower value ("ELG" proofmark indicates a Belgian made gun. Converted factory lock, mother-of-pearl star in cheekpiece. From marks tell the country of origin of the weapon. Winner, Nippes & Co., Nippes, Daniel, and Steinman, John. PROOF MARKS - Comparing the proof marks on your gun to this chart may help you determine where and when your gun was made, including guns where no other markings are evident. After years of looking at and trying To establish this rule, they constructed a proof house near the City of London. Golcher, Philadelphia, back action lock. Equally, the screw-cutting of a barrel for a sound moderator, the installation of new screw-in chokes and fitting a muzzle-brake require a re-proof. Marking on an over-under, flintlock Kentucky rifle. Late period flintlock Kentucky rifle with lock by Henry Parker. barrel began as a means to insure its safety and integrity. Make on a full curly maple stock, brass mounted, double set trigger, Kentucky type percussion rifle. interlaced, and surmounted by a crown. 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. 0000002539 00000 n The proof marks for Eibar, in Spain, are the letters Po, surmounted by a crown. This Questions & Answers was featured in the November 2004 issue of American Rifleman. Japan does not have a gun barrel proof act, but the Miroku/Browning system is remarkable for its clarity. Weapons bearing military proof marks have thus to be commercially proofed before they can be legally sold in those countries. 0000009076 00000 n 10 Best ways to Make Money on Social Media and not waste time. The drawings vary in style due to differences in the original information. 0000027315 00000 n 2007 CB The barrels were to be marked PM over the initials of the proving inspector and the date. This marking is also found on percussion Kentucky rifle. 0000000016 00000 n 0000001540 00000 n This will be an on going German firearms are loaded with a variety of markings and stamps. Identify the maker. 2017 CS. 0000029262 00000 n Tower private proof marks on the barrel accompanied by two plain crowns. Fine craftsman. 10/25/2022 The table below can be used to see if your gun was proofed in London or Birmingham. Inside marking of a commercial, side action, percussion lock, without tumbler stirrup, ornamented with flying geese and floral stamping. Knowledge of commonly used military ammunition assists Handguns Under their charter the Gunmakers Company had powers to prove and mark all manner of hand guns, daggs, and pistols, and every part thereof, whether made in London or in the suburbs, or within ten miles thereof, or brought thither for sale, or imported for foreign parts. will normally provide the information needed to make a caliber At one time, the situation was simple, with an antique being considered to be anything over 100 years old. KLH : M1855 Springfield Musket : 1858 : KMD : K.M. 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. 2016 CP Period of 1810. 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. 0000009527 00000 n evaluating historically attributed firearms. Marking on a pair of flintlock Kentucky type pistols carried by Col. Nathan Dennison at Battle of Wyoming, Pa., July 3, 1778. 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. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Register your details here for invitations to events and special offers from The Vintage Gun Journal, Vintage Guns Ltd 2023. 0000013830 00000 n Many British-made shotguns carry Birmingham proofmarks, with London proofing mainly found on top-of-the-line British shotguns. 2006 CA Search 0000012820 00000 n "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. 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. . 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. 0000004954 00000 n Fjestad. Initials stamped on barrel of German silver mounted half stock (originally fullstock?) 0000122300 00000 n Script marking of a circa 1820 Penna. 0000071997 00000 n %%EOF Samuel Border of Bedford Co., later Somerset Co., Pa.? typically do not have a caliber designation; symbols and codes are used This will help you to determine the year of manufacture as well as the country of origin. Again, thank you 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. Double set-triggers; cut out patchbox. Curly maple, full stock, percussion Kentucky rifle. In these cases, the proof mark could prove to be the only method of accurately dating a weapon. These marks have all the characteristic appearance of a rectangle, with a small blob at the top rather like a tied up sack of corn. To make complete sense of thing you need a table of letters and years. 0000080518 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. I have recently aquired a nice old single barrel shotgun, I think it is Spanish and can find various proof marks on the barrel. 148 0 obj <> endobj 0000004172 00000 n "Arsenal" or "Inspector Marks". (Broomhandle). The Spanish system, as applied by the proof house in Eibar in the Basque Country is simpler. 0000001796 00000 n provenance. U.S.A.Most pistols exported from the United States are not proof marked in their country of origin. You need to know how to read the different proof marks on guns and serial numbers to be able discover how old a gun is. PROOF MARKS: BRITISH PROOF MARKS - ENGLAND, cont. The table below can be used to see if your gun was proofed in London or Birmingham. 0000117775 00000 n ), So whats the answer? For example, this means that a gun with Belgian proof marks can be sold in the UK without being re-proofed because Belgium is a CIP member. 0000010816 00000 n or E.C. 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 cartridges used, clearly marked Proof Loads and informally called Blue Pills in this country, are carefully controlled, and available only to firearm manufacturers.John M. Taylor. (Shotgun restoration where to get it done and what to spend. These, once again, are not accepted by the. Z=1; Y=2; X=3; W=4; V=5; T=6; R=7; P=8, N=9; and M=0. Permit to purchase required on all guns. Generally, this calls for between 30 and 50% increase in pressure over the standard round of ammunition. manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a Colt M1860 .44 and M1873 S.A. .45 Revolvers. 0000134772 00000 n 0000037090 00000 n North M1816 Navy, M1819 and M1826 Pistols. Two, four and six barrel pistols of Darling design are met with bearing the initials A. I. S. Curly maple, half stocked plains rifle with engraved brass hardware and Jas. Gunsmith James Reynolds puts a wreck back into service on a budget. View Full Photo Gallery. Thomas Holdup Stevens, U. S. Inspector of Contract Arms (ship's cutlasses) in 1816 at the plant of Nathan Starr. Birmingham had also a proof, but this test was not obligatory, and makers evaded the tests. 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