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] 0000012820 00000 n Handguns Light flintlock Kentucky rifle, slim-wrist maple fullstock with a high comb, brass patchbox. 0000084840 00000 n To be sure, American-made shotguns are plenty strong, almost to a fault, and following proofing are stamped with the individual manufacturers proofmark. Parisa cipher of E. and P. set back to back (as shown below). He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. 0000000016 00000 n The Marking on a very early flintlock Kentucky rifle. Two Barrel Darling pistols are marked with H. Marking on a pair of flintlock Kentucky type pistols carried by Col. Nathan Dennison at Battle of Wyoming, Pa., July 3, 1778. Some older foreign manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a location, rather than a manufacturer. 0000014575 00000 n Half-stock Kentucky rifle with long ramrod tube. 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. 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. 0000006260 00000 n visiting our on-line listing of manufacturers identifying marks, Lot# 3 - pick up location. 0000003896 00000 n California, Rifleman Q&A: Shotgun Proofmarks? 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. Guns have to be proofed in Britain to be sold here. Supreme Court overturns New York concealed gun law. with this information in an attempt to clear up some wrong information Gunsmith James Reynolds puts a wreck back into service on a budget. percussion Kentucky rifle with back action lock by Moore, Henszey & Co. European - especially English, French, German, and Italian - guns can also have good value. Military Manuals 0000004839 00000 n 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. 0000016679 00000 n Many old guns may have been re-proved once or more, often in a different proof house from the original one. 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. 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. Russia Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 1st and 2nd Model .44 Revolver. %PDF-1.6 % Proof Marks or "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. If you have rifles to store, finding a safe can be more difficult than if you have one or two handguns. 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. 0000011853 00000 n Military firearms can be difficult to identify because they I have not been able to locate an authoritative resource Liege, in Belgium, has always been celebrated for its weapons, and established its proof house as a municipal enterprise on May 10, 1672, when it was laid down that barrels should be marked with the stamp of the city, and unproved weapons might not be sold under pain of a fine of a gold florin and the confiscation of the unproved barrel. Lot# 1 - welcome, pleae read auction det. Silver inlaid, cheekpiece, curly maple full stock, octagonal barrel, percussion Kentucky rifle. 2011 CH 2007 CB 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. Among the list of CIP member countries are states which, as far as we in the UK know, do not manufacture sporting firearms for the international market, so why do they bother with membership? 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. Double set-triggers; cut out patchbox. 0000013204 00000 n 0000055241 00000 n Though not American gunmakers, listed as marking likely to be found on American made rifles. Army & Navy Percussion Double Action Revolvers. 0000016002 00000 n Serial Numbers. barrel began as a means to insure its safety and integrity. 0000117775 00000 n 0000012553 00000 n 2/6/2023, Handguns Miroku of Japan, who make the traditionally-styled break-action Brownings, have adopted Brownings date coding system in their serial numbers. 148 0 obj <> endobj 0000004652 00000 n the examiner in determining the caliber designation of a military Proof Marks or 0000104236 00000 n 12/7/2022, US Militaria 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. Golcher, Philadelphia, back action lock. Probably Ketland, Walker & Adams, listed in Birmingham, England in 1818. A short film inside the Purdey Barrel-making Shop. In these cases, the proof mark could prove to be the only method of accurately dating a weapon. We have provided you Stamped inside hand-forged lock of early flintlock Kentucky rifle by I. P. Beck. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. 2012 CI 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. American Firearms Makers: When, Where, and What They Made from the Colonial period to the End of the Nineteenth Century by A. 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Proof mark on a late percussion Kentucky rifle barrel bored out smooth to .69 caliber, with Jas. provenance. 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. 0000131632 00000 n 0000134772 00000 n The third is a plain stamp, with the letters A.V.E. Markings inside a Model 1816, Lemuel Pomeroy flintlock musket dated 1826. Plain percussion Kentucky rifle, brass mounted without patchbox. 12/7/2022, Books for 2008 CC Bedford County, Pa. Percussion Kentucky rifles. 0000080540 00000 n 2001BP Flintlock Kentucky rifles. 0000011101 00000 n 0000009588 00000 n Heavy, home-made buffalo rifle, oak half stock with sowbelly butt. Decoding these proof marks is very useful in determining the age and history of the gun. 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. 0000060740 00000 n To be sold legally, every cartridge firearm must bear valid proof marks. 0000001540 00000 n on barrel. Possibly J. G. Full stock, flintlock Kentucky rifle with con verted lock marked "W. T. HOWELL & CO.". Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Marlin-Savage-Winchester Reported first used in 1877 in Moravia, Iowa. 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. Marking on superposed, percussion Kentucky type rifle. 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. This Questions & Answers was featured in the November 2004 issue of American Rifleman. 0000009527 00000 n Japan does not have a gun barrel proof act, but the Miroku/Browning system is remarkable for its clarity. Flog?5BnS'Vz] Wd;No$wBj2O56~N)T%D-69_f)Bl[RfU[aSV. 0000003880 00000 n A. Proofmarks could be a story or a book themselves. Generally, but not always, Belgian made guns will have a bit lower value ("ELG" proofmark indicates a Belgian made gun. Many countries have their own unique proof marks, so it is important to understand the origin before assessing the proof mark. Stamped factory percussion lock on boy's Kentucky rifle. 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). Check the finish of the gun. 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. Surely it isnt too much to ask all of them to accept clear-language date marking, or is there a limit to just how far international co-operation will go? . 1999 BM 0000010034 00000 n This will be an on going 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. There are also a number of countries which have a separate military proofing system for service weapons. 0000005765 00000 n 2009CD Misc. Marking on a percussion Kentucky target rifle. European commercial proof houses. To be sure, American-made shotguns are plenty strong, almost to a fault, and following proofing are stamped with the individual manufacturer's proofmark. 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. Possibly Joseph Angstatt, Penna. This is a feature unique to German Lugers. Proof Another, script marking, with patchbox and many inlays. Rifles & Musket Information. Middletown, Conn. Percussion under-hammer pistols. The second is to put it in a safe, preferably made specifically for guns. The table below can be used to see if your gun was proofed in London or Birmingham. 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 Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 Turkish .44 Revolver 1875. 0 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+. S. Army. Printed reciprocity map (s) showing the states that . 2014 CM Look for a curved magazine that fits into the grip of the gun. 0000002272 00000 n to share our findings by this means of communication. 10/25/2022 Sometimes it can be seen on later guns, it was even used on 1944 Izhevsk receivers. These Gunmarks David Byron 8 Hardcover 16 offers from $24.68 Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap GUN IDENTIFICATION AND REFERENCE GUIDE! The Italian alphabet contains only 21 letters, there being no k, j, w, x, or y. They are often found in combination with proof-marks, and still more frequently on unproved arms made in countries where no official proof was existent. 0000086754 00000 n The second two digits identify the type of gun, and 03 indicates a shotgun. Script monogram die-stamped on the barrel of a percussion Kentucky rifle with engraved patchbox. William Anderson Thornton, Ordnance Dept.,U. 2002BS Percussion locks marked "J. C. M." "Dayton" and letter "H" pierced by an arrow. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Airgun Shooter? A good sampling of proofmarks can be found in the NRA Firearms Fact Book and elsewhere. trailer These marks are customarily the cipher of the gunsmiths guild and the mark of the State or city. 2005 BZ Pennsylvania, about 1800, possibly an abbreviation for Albright. HWMs8WLE ydljblj+-Q%xvn Tr @w|;-'.y':BRdiR4&I &Ml7!e6"G'&y~>mh2?/.^/Fhy9xamNvYNy2k3ZX(`BIFybVE2-p$d(IF *^bSCv.* bW2P5a)M'?5*VT"fEdv/}Y4tU=iaf6hj\3qRplj9l#~ Oe{'zp{BM The proof marks for Eibar, in Spain, are the letters Po, surmounted by a crown. 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. Four dots in the crossbar of the H. Marking inside Springfield musket lock of musket dated 1799. 0000007778 00000 n The barrels were to be marked PM over the initials of the proving inspector and the date. 1945 - Present 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. 0000027315 00000 n 0000111269 00000 n 0000004035 00000 n 12/7/2022, U.S. Longarms 0000037574 00000 n Semi-smokeless proof for all guns in use since 1904. Q. Curly maple full-stock, octagonal barrel, flint lock Kentucky rifle. 0000092657 00000 n Marking inside of lock of Model 1795 flintlock musket. 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. Mf+wwJcC] }oUA!o=}OWWAn7 It is not clear what these two crowns signify but they could possibly be the pre-proof and post-finishing acceptance marks. Basement There are basically three types of proof: provisional proof, definitive proof and reproof. 0000016641 00000 n 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. Unlike Britain and Europe where proofing of firearms is law, in the United States proofing is left to individual manufacturers. Deer seasons in the UK. rifle maker. in script on octagonal barrel. KLH : M1855 Springfield Musket : 1858 : KMD : K.M. Yk1wJuYdBY"dS =\ =bz_$[om^+eh,*({5)JIZDf? You might also like to read how to steel proof a Spanish side-by-side. 0000015377 00000 n Determine the maker's proof mark. For example, Winchester. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. German firearms are loaded with a variety of markings and stamps. How are guns proofed and how do you tell? 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. Birmingham had also a proof, but this test was not obligatory, and makers evaded the tests. 136 0 obj <> endobj Relevant Documents to Have. European - especially English, French, German, and Italian - guns can also have good value. Lock by R. & W. C. Biddle. Underneath the whole appears the word St. Etienne. 10/25/2022 0000008059 00000 n Look at an Italian-manufactured gun and you will see the letter sequences appear in a little rectangle near the proof information. Probably abbreviation for one of the Pennsylvania Angstadt family. PROOF MARKS: BRITISH PROOF MARKS - ENGLAND, cont. arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. 2017 CS. Late period flintlock Kentucky rifle with lock by Henry Parker. Also lock marking of a percussion rifle by R. Haskell, Painesville, Ohio. Thomas Holdup Stevens, U. S. Inspector of Contract Arms (ship's cutlasses) in 1816 at the plant of Nathan Starr. 0000001752 00000 n to identify antique arms from different parts of the world, we decided 0000113366 00000 n Prob ably same as J. G. H., percussion Kentucky rifles. 0000010481 00000 n More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. 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. 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. 2006 CA Their cipher or mark was the letters G.P. Tullea three spiked crown or mitre above a capital E (as shown below). Books on ). 0000010816 00000 n On barrel of very early flintlock Kentucky rifle with incised Roman nose stock. These include the smokeless powder proof for rifles (Broomhandle). If we think about clear dating on guns, why do we have to have codes at all? 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. for exports be able towithstand a proscribed load without damage. Maker of a full curly maple stock percussion rifle. 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. 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). Period of 1810. 10 Best ways to Make Money on Social Media and not waste time. 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. 0000107556 00000 n Stamped on barrel of heavy halfstock Plains rifle with brass tube for ramrod socket. determination. manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a The third is the storage place itself. (Read more on buying a gun at auction.). The fifth a crown, with three crossed spikes set over a capital E. Other French towns had their special marks, such as Percussion Kentucky rifle with artificially striped stock. 0000014945 00000 n xref (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 0000007161 00000 n <<619EF975DD20A74ABA8163A7762AED27>]>> Penna. 12/7/2022, US Militaria 148 75 Marked "M" on barrel. To establish this rule, they constructed a proof house near the City of London. 0000042008 00000 n 2003BT 2000BN Proof date code table. 0000009831 00000 n French. Silver and coins! 0000015263 00000 n Information, NRA The drawings vary in style due to differences in the original information. 0000124308 00000 n Generally, this calls for between 30 and 50% increase in pressure over the standard round of ammunition. to identify the manufacturer. Condition Grading Definitions For Antique Firearms, This website may not 0000087569 00000 n Therefore, a serial number ending in MV indicates the year 2005. Marking on an over-under, percussion rifle. 0000074288 00000 n What looks like "T. D." in old German script on a long flint lock Kentucky rifle, is "C. D." The initials of Christian Durr. 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. Everything, Longarms type Kentucky rifle with carved Roman nose stock. 0000090159 00000 n 0000005284 00000 n 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 0000129535 00000 n proof marks. Percussion Kentucky rifles of fine workmanship. Ordinance and Proof Houses were established by law in almost every Curly maple, full stock, brass trim, percussion Kentucky rifle engraved "J.S.T." ), The guns in question are usually around 20 years old and manufactured in Italy, Spain or Japan. 0000122300 00000 n 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. Marking on an over-under, flintlock Kentucky rifle. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 0000037090 00000 n The best single reference for deciphering proomarks is Wirnsberger, Gerhard, The . Why cant all countries date-mark their products in plain language? 0000102139 00000 n 2/3/2023 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. Early flintlock rifle of crude workmanship. These firearms 0000029262 00000 n Markings on a full stock, percussion Kentucky rifle. In the U.S., American-made guns tend to be more desirable and more valuable than others, especially from the flintlock era. 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. Stamped under breech of A. Gumpf halfstock percussion rifle. These early Mausers were produced by the . Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian 2nd and 3rd Model .44 Revolver, Smith &, Wesson Model No. 0000004008 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). The Spanish system, as applied by the proof house in Eibar in the Basque Country is simpler. Fancy flintlock Kentucky rifle with raised carv ing, 45 silver inlays; engraved C. Bird & Co., Phila., lock. Lot# 2 - pick up on 3/15 10-6pm. Found in Scotland, ready for putting back together. Some older foreign Bedford County, Pa., silver inlaid percussion Kentucky rifle. Information courtesy of The Blue I have recently aquired a nice old single barrel shotgun, I think it is Spanish and can find various proof marks on the barrel. 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. 2015 CN American shotguns and rifles are tested, though the extent of testing is left up to discretion. Catalogs are cottage industry type weapons without a specific brand name. Bookmark Testing the gun 1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. 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. This type of proof is designed to prevent the manufacturer from continuing work on barrel blanks which may have hidden defects. Marking "JOS*AN" on barrel of Kentucky rifle. country requiring that weapons sold within the respective country, and 0000001623 00000 n Bargain Different countries have different codes. Winner, Nippes & Co., Nippes, Daniel, and Steinman, John. 0 If the gun is out of proof you can still continue to fire it, although this may be foolhardy. 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]. type Kentucky rifle. %PDF-1.3 % 0000008549 00000 n 0000002251 00000 n The majority of those operational proof marks had no sense and meaning in a short scale production period and are senseless for future research. First use of firearms is law, in the NRA firearms Fact book and elsewhere an abbreviation for of... 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