0000004008 00000 n 0000080540 00000 n trailer 0000096658 00000 n 0000003674 00000 n Possibly John Eberly, gunsmith under William Henry I, Lancaster, Pa., 1729-1786. Miroku of Japan, who make the traditionally-styled break-action Brownings, have adopted Brownings date coding system in their serial numbers. These marks are customarily the cipher of the gunsmiths guild and the mark of the State or city. 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). xref 222 0 obj <>stream 0000134772 00000 n 12/7/2022, Accessories & Parts 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. At one time, the situation was simple, with an antique being considered to be anything over 100 years old. Marked "M" on barrel. For now, here are the date letter codes for the past 20 years: 1997 BI examiner must rely on proof marks when trying to identify these 2007 CB Flintlock Kentucky rifles. Marlin-Savage-Winchester Lockplate marking on locks marked "J. C. M. DAYTON" also locks on two rifles by J. Applies primarily to guns made outside the U.S. Information courtesy of The Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. All Rights Reserved. Marking on a percussion Kentucky Squirrel rifle. Bedford County, Pa., silver inlaid percussion Kentucky rifle. PROOF MARKS: BRITISH PROOF MARKS - ENGLAND, cont. 0000006260 00000 n As the UK is a signatory of the International Proof Commission (CIP), it recognises the proof marks of every other member state. You might also like to read how to steel proof a Spanish side-by-side. In the U.S., American-made guns tend to be more desirable and more valuable than others, especially from the flintlock era. Make on a full curly maple stock, brass mounted, double set trigger, Kentucky type percussion rifle. Phone: 515-720-2490. These marks are customarily the cipher of the gunsmiths' guild and the mark of the State or city. 0000113366 00000 n Flintlock Kentucky rifle. In 1849 the additional ciphers for provisional proof the letters E.L. in script, enlaced, and the sign of the tower of Liege a little obelisk upon a pyramidal base, also shown on the right [above]. 136 43 Marking on a Kentucky type pistol with silver inlays. arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. 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. 2000BN How do I tell if an old or new shotgun has been proofed? You might also like to read how to steel proof a Spanish side-by-side. The third is the storage place itself. Books on Surprisingly, the USA has no law requiring firearms to be proofed. Initials stamped on barrel of German silver mounted half stock (originally fullstock?) Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. 0000109588 00000 n Semi-smokeless proof for all guns in use since 1904. Military History After years of looking at and trying Plain percussion Kentucky rifle, brass mounted without patchbox. 3, 1st Model 44 Revolver. We have provided you 0000027315 00000 n 0000086754 00000 n European - especially English, French, German, and Italian - guns can also have good value. Many inexpensive shotguns were imported from Belgium for resale in this country, and bear those proofmarks. 2/3/2023, Mauser Pistol To be sure, American-made shotguns are plenty strong, almost to a fault, and following proofing are stamped with the individual manufacturers proofmark. (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 Heavy percussion Kentucky rifle with H. Elwell lock, J. 0000117775 00000 n Unlike Britain and Europe where proofing of firearms is law, in the United States proofing is left to individual manufacturers. 1999 BM ), So whats the answer? Knowledge of commonly used military ammunition assists Developed by Paul Mauser and his brother, Wilhelm, this single-shot blackpowder arm was superseded by a tubular-magazine repeater, the German Model 71/84. to identify antique arms from different parts of the world, we decided Appendix 6 Gun Marks Gun marks can include proof marks, but for this chapter, they are restricted to manufacturer ' s marks, inspector ' s marks and arsenal marks. Period of 1810. 0000007161 00000 n 0000008370 00000 n Birmingham did not establish its proof houses until 1813, and though another Act was passed in 1815 to strengthen the former, the laws were not stringent enough, and the Birmingham proof was not recognized as sound until much later, when the Act of 1855, still unsatisfactory, and the eventually satisfactory one of 1868, was passed. Percussion Kentucky rifle with artificially striped stock. 0000013204 00000 n Typical operational proof marks on a 1934 receiver. Winner, Nippes & Co., Nippes, Daniel, and Steinman, John. Proofing involves the firing of an overload that exceeds the service pressure of any given gauge and shell length by about one-third. Again, thank you 0000059736 00000 n Marking on the barrel of a Kentucky type, flint lock pistol with lock marked "C. E. Hardy & Co.". Colt M1860 .44 and M1873 S.A. .45 Revolvers. The second is the crossed branches, with the letters A.E. Another, script marking, with patchbox and many inlays. Assess the proof mark. 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. Fond on a "Hero" percussion pocket pistols. 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] 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. 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. 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. to share our findings by this means of communication. (Read more on buying a gun at auction.). 12/7/2022, Foreign Militaria (Other) 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 it was designed. There are no crowned number inspection marks ahead of the baluster turns or on the tang: William Anderson Thornton, Ordnance Dept.,U. 0000001796 00000 n 0000122300 00000 n 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). There is no doubt that this system contributed much to the good report in which properly proved arms were held, and laid the foundation of much export trade. Rifles & Musket Information. Curly maple, full stock, brass trim, percussion Kentucky rifle engraved "J.S.T." Most original German Lugers were finished with a blued steel finish. WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision . individual armorers and inspectors used their own unique stamps in some This will help you to determine the year of manufacture as well as the country of origin. 0000015377 00000 n ), The guns in question are usually around 20 years old and manufactured in Italy, Spain or Japan. Marking on an over-under, percussion rifle. 10 Best ways to Make Money on Social Media and not waste time. Dennon : 1896 : KO : Kasavery Ordinetz : Russia Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st and 2nd Model .44 Revolver : KSM : Kelley S. Morse : Winchester M1895 Rifles VoEE&.i=Gjry&M9s PpIC9EeX Marking on a percussion Kentucky target rifle. B. Hixson. %PDF-1.6 % Register your details here for invitations to events and special offers from The Vintage Gun Journal, Vintage Guns Ltd 2023. A short film inside the Purdey Barrel-making Shop. Fjestad. 0000008549 00000 n Marking on barrel of fine relief carved Kentucky rifle circa 1800-1810. Barrel marking of an circa 1820, flintlock Ken tucky rifles of north-central Penna. When can deer be hunted? 2009CD 0000002251 00000 n Tower private proof marks on the barrel accompanied by two plain crowns. These marks are the Belgian Lion rampant over the letters S.C.H. The barrels were to be marked PM over the initials of the proving inspector and the date. 2006 CA Fine craftsman. Fancy flintlock Kentucky rifle with raised carv ing, 45 silver inlays; engraved C. Bird & Co., Phila., lock. Miscellaneous Provisional proof is only for shotgun barrels in the early stages of manufacture. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. Basement The next sequence of digits is the manufacturers serial number, and the last pair of digits is the year of manufacture (for instance, 98 indicates 1998, and 05 indicates 2005). I have not been able to locate an authoritative resource referred to more commonly as "Proof Marks", Script initials on barrel of late Kentucky .28 cal. 0000124308 00000 n Generally, this calls for between 30 and 50% increase in pressure over the standard round of ammunition. Inspector of Contract Arms. B. Reynolds barrel. In use from 1868-1925, this mark was used to show a single final proof with loads designed for temporary or provisional proof. Flintlock Kentucky rifle, stock finely inlaid with ivory, silver, and brass forestock in two sections. Remington Cast Steel barrel. 0000005284 00000 n Some older foreign M1815 and M1818 Springfield Pistol Stocks. Handguns <<619EF975DD20A74ABA8163A7762AED27>]>> Stamped on barrel of heavy halfstock Plains rifle with brass tube for ramrod socket. . Saillevillean E. reversed set in a square stamp (as shown below). 0000003896 00000 n Also lock marking of a percussion rifle by R. Haskell, Painesville, Ohio. Two Barrel Darling pistols are marked with H. There are basically three types of proof: provisional proof, definitive proof and reproof. I have recently aquired a nice old single barrel shotgun, I think it is Spanish and can find various proof marks on the barrel. 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These firearms In England, the London and Birmingham proof houses were established (in 1637 and 1813, respectively) by Royal Charter to protect the public from the sale of unsafe weapons. Serial Numbers. Flog?5BnS'Vz] Wd;No$wBj2O56~N)T%D-69_f)Bl[RfU[aSV. Look for a "P.08" marking on the side of the gun. These, once again, are not accepted by the. 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. Marking inside the lock-plate of a Kentucky type flintlock pistol. Long, early Kentucky type flintlock smoothbore, Ashmore lock. 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. 2014 CM jh-@^z^gq}$g=@(M B{)C[ American shotguns and rifles are tested, though the extent of testing is left up to discretion. 0000003320 00000 n 0000037090 00000 n Stamped inside hand-forged lock of early flintlock Kentucky rifle by I. P. Beck. 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. 0000029262 00000 n 0000003880 00000 n in script on octagonal barrel. Curly maple full-stock, octagonal barrel, flint lock Kentucky rifle. If we think about clear dating on guns, why do we have to have codes at all? The barrel pictured is a perfect example as it bears all of the Italian proof marks described. Gunsmith James Reynolds puts a wreck back into service on a budget. Barrel marking of a fill curly maple stock, percussion Kentucky rifle with British lock. 10/25/2022 0000012553 00000 n 0000012820 00000 n 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. Mark indicates gauge prior to 1925, a 3-inch chamber, but after that year chamber length had to be indicated in inches. 0000011853 00000 n 0000006511 00000 n Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. S. Army. All rights reserved. On one spesimen the patchbox lid is engraved "BERLIN" in script. Initials to denote ownership by State of Connecticut. be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the written permission of '. for identifying the acceptance and proof marks as it appears, many Reported first used in 1877 in Moravia, Iowa. Pennsylvania, about 1800, possibly an abbreviation for Albright. startxref Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Airgun Shooter? Marking on a light, flintlock Kentucky rifle. American Firearms Makers: When, Where, and What They Made from the Colonial period to the End of the Nineteenth Century by A. Merwyn U.S. Military Arms Factory Letters And Military Records Krag Bolt Removal Which U.S. Bayonet? 12/7/2022, U.S. Longarms firearms. Testing the gun Guns have to be proofed in Britain to be sold here. 0000004035 00000 n Lock by Wilkes of London, 1810. State of New Jersey marking for "State Property.". For example, Winchester. Curly maple, full stock, percussion Kentucky rifle. 0000001752 00000 n %PDF-1.3 % 0000099472 00000 n date, serial number and property marks as well as various acceptance and This is a reliable indicator that the gun is a German Luger. 0000010816 00000 n If the gun is out of proof you can still continue to fire it, although this may be foolhardy. (Broomhandle). 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. 0000002668 00000 n On barrel of very early flintlock Kentucky rifle with incised Roman nose stock. Maker of a full curly maple stock percussion rifle. Printed reciprocity map (s) showing the states that . 0000080518 00000 n 0000016679 00000 n and an eagles head. Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 Turkish .44 Revolver 1875. Seen below are samples of Proof Marks of different countries. Marking on a very early flintlock Kentucky rifle. Tullea three spiked crown or mitre above a capital E (as shown below). 12/7/2022, Books for The viewers mark was a capital V, also surmounted with a crown. Definitive proof applies to all weapons and shows that the weapon has been tested with an overcharge of propellant and missile. 0 Fjestad. Marking inside of lock of Model 1795 flintlock musket. Thomas Palmer, U. S. Inspector of Arms 1808-10. 1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. Thomas Holdup Stevens, U. S. Inspector of Contract Arms (ship's cutlasses) in 1816 at the plant of Nathan Starr. Light flintlock Kentucky rifle, slim-wrist maple fullstock with a high comb, brass patchbox. 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 Ordinance and Proof Houses were established by law in almost every Middletown, Conn. Percussion under-hammer pistols. French. Four dots in the crossbar of the H. Marking inside Springfield musket lock of musket dated 1799. 0000016641 00000 n 0000111269 00000 n Guns can also be re-proofed to take different ammunition, any gun which has had its chamber lengthened must be re-proofed. percussion Kentucky rifle with back action lock by Moore, Henszey & Co. 0000099401 00000 n & More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. Initials stamped inside the lock of a plain, colonial flintlock musket, marked "HENRY" on lock and barrel. determination. Check the finish of the gun. interlaced, and surmounted by a crown. manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. The table below can be used to see if your gun was proofed in London or Birmingham. 2012 CI Q. 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. 2011 CH Before quality control markings were changed in 1934-1936 . 0000060740 00000 n 0000069587 00000 n Their cipher or mark was the letters G.P. acknowledge the testing - called "Proof Marks". cases. startxref Two letters at the end of the serial number indicate the year. Deer seasons in the UK. The proof mark should indicate the pressure of the loads used to test the revolver, as well as the date of manufacture. The most common mark is that of Luke Harrington who apparently worked in Milbury where the Waters factory was located. Dayton, Ohio. California, Rifleman Q&A: Shotgun Proofmarks? Decoding these proof marks is very useful in determining the age and history of the gun. Script marking on barrel of circa 1820 No. 0000126405 00000 n ). 2/3/2023, Edged Weapons . 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. Book of Gun Values by S.P. Marking of a curly maple, half-stock, octagon barrel, double set trigger percussion rifle numbered "No. Permit to purchase required on all guns. or E.C. Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 2nd and 3rd Model.44 Revolver. 0000115678 00000 n 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. 0000049974 00000 n 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. 178 0 obj <>stream reference books that display proof marks and their meanings. To the best of my knowledge there is only one American proof law, adopted in Massachusetts around 1804 (I've forgotten the exact date). Marks, Arsenal & Inspector Marks. Thank you for 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. Stamping inside a flint Kentucky rifle lock marked externally "KETLAND & CO.". 0000084840 00000 n Many British-made shotguns carry Birmingham proofmarks, with London proofing mainly found on top-of-the-line British shotguns. Birmingham had also a proof, but this test was not obligatory, and makers evaded the tests. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. 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. Look for a curved magazine that fits into the grip of the gun. It seems that a proof stamp confirming that a military weapon conforms to an international safety standard can be a good sales point. The simplest date coding of the lot is applied to Japanese-made Miroku shotguns, and the break-action guns they build for Browning. 0000005765 00000 n 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. The Proof House can proof anything from .22 caliber up unto .50 caliber machine guns and the M230 30mm guns for Britain's Apaches. 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. A number of other countries have their own forms of proof, either in-house or centrally run. Continue reading here: Brief History of Ammunition Introduction, Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin, FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife, Green Beret Master Sergeant Home Security Checklist, Winning Plays Texted To Your Phone That Comes Directly From An Elite Team Of Sharps, Internal External and Terminal Ballistics, High Standard Pistols - Firearms identification, Drop In Auto Sear - AR15 to M16 Conversion, Urban Survival Secrets for Terrorist Attacks. 0000074288 00000 n 0000014945 00000 n provenance. 0000001540 00000 n 0000002272 00000 n Arms Collectors 0000067053 00000 n Many proof marks will be stamped into the barrel, frame, or cylinder. The letter "P" superimposed on the bottom. 148 75 I have identified two from info on the web - One appears to be (crossed muskets)1923 Eibar final black powder proof and the other is (a shield with crossed muskets)1929 Eibar admission proof for for gunswith old marks. Stamped under breech of A. Gumpf halfstock percussion rifle. Google Italian proof house date codes and you can find tables going back to 1945. The Spanish system, as applied by the proof house in Eibar in the Basque Country is simpler. Possibly Ohio, crude, homemade percussion (possibly converted) fullstock rifle with strap-iron trigger guard. Condition Grading Definitions For Antique Firearms, This website may not 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. barrel began as a means to insure its safety and integrity. Understand the standard proof marks. (Read more on buying guns second-hand here. These early Mausers were produced by the . Revolvers are marked on barrel, on the frame, and on each chamber. In the U.S., American made guns tend to be more desirable and more valuable than others, especially from the flintlock era. 2005 BZ Proof marks can be our best link to a gun's history, much like a passport that helps reveal a bit . 0000007778 00000 n Golcher, Philadelphia, back action lock. It may be possible to get your beloved side-by-side reproofed for steel shot for a modest sum, unless it has Damascus barrels. 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. Military Manuals St. Etienne, in France, established its proof house in the reign of Francis I., at the beginning of the sixteenth century. Over-under percussion rifle and on a heavy barrel, Kentucky type flintlock match rifle. 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