Proof marks ballistics bev fitchetts guns magazine. Model 1892 and 1894 carbines with canadian proof marks. Before one start with the technical details, one must understand somewhat of the history of the way in which shotguns have been proofed in modern times. Primary black powder proof, only on barrels round area not on barrel flat. Rules, regulations and scales, birmingham proof house. Yes almost every gun has these marks on the gun and more marks.
I have identified two from info on the web one appears to be crossed muskets1923 eibar final black powder proof and the other is a shield with crossed muskets1929 eibar admission proof for for gunswith old marks. Firearms, the law, and forensic ballistics pdf free download. Enfield rifling lasts fiveeighths of forever but it doesnt really like boattailed bullets. V under it indicates nitro or smokeless powder proofing after 1924. I have recently aquired a nice old single barrel shotgun, i think it is spanish and can find various proof marks on the barrel. And therefore its easy to understand why two different proof marks on the same gun might appear different. Steindler has a lot of material, if you have the fortitude and energy to dig it out. I have a sauer model 19 which is marked with the crown over n, meaning that it had its 1st nitro proof in germany, and the crown over gp as the second proof in the london proof house. Modern guns and smokeless powder 2 mb the gun and its development 29 mb.
With so little information yet discovered about so many german makers, a working knowledge of proof marks can be your guide to the hidden histories of german sporting arms. The barrel pictured is a perfect example as it bears all of the italian proof marks described. Leonardo antaris, astra automatic pistols, has some good, though incomplete, material on spanish proofs. They tell you time of make, origin,bore diameter,barrel weight,chamber length, smokeless powder proof and many more if you want to know i am at your serves. 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 in england, the london and birmingham proof houses were established in 1637 and 18, respectively by royal charter to protect the public from the sale of unsafe weapons. Appendix 6 gun marks 373 appendix 7 powder burn rate 377 appendix 8 hearing loss 381. Deactivated weapons key points deactivated weapons are largely indistinguishable from those capable of firing. 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 the drawings vary in style due to differences in the original information. Mar 02, 2012 free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. I need help with a proof mark the firearms forum the. I dont think the agencies that you refer to would have been concerned about resale to. Proof marks can be a very valuable aid to the forensic firearms investigator as they can give. The official guide to gunmarks enables collectors to overcome the difficulties of determining makers marks and proof marks, pointing out which marks make a firearm valuable and rare, and how to spot fakes and forgeries. Army and other security corps are reported to the police headquarters, even though such reporting is not required by the national laws.
Also covered are proof marks, obliterated serial numbers, markings on pre1968 guns, double serial numbers and double importer marks, marking variances granted by atf, custombuilt guns from missmatching parts, german wwii codes, and optional marks meant only for marketing purposes. Take cover take cover is a proactive action which allows a shooter to duck behind whatever cover is available in their immediate vicinity, thereby gaining some degree of protection against incoming. Mauser rifling lasts about a quarter as long but it really likes the boattails. The following rules will form the basis for firearms in many different settings, whether released as published supplements or as future freeto download guides. The proof house marks and manufacturing code are stamped elsewhere on the gun. Firearms date of manufacturemanualsproof marks the. The second, also instituted in 1950, is the first black powder proof for gardone and brescia, and is only used on black powder arms.
The following information comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. Apr 12, 2020 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. We have provided you with this information in an attempt to clear up some wrong information. Thus all black powder arms must bear both proof house symbols.
Firearms deactivated by other means without proof house marks may no. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Proof of sale or surrender of firearms crm211 this is a california form that can be used for criminal within local county, san diego. The manufacturer affixes his marks during the production process, as a rule before the final assembly. There are many more variations shown on prem183540 muskets, as there were a wide variety of contractors. Gun barrel and receiver codes, markings and proof marks. First preliminary proof of a unfinished barrel material proof 4. In any event as i understand the law over there proof marks are only required when firearms are for sale. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. I would have to say with hawgs added evidence the gun most likely is old but without better pictures it cant be said for certain. As i stated earlier, some collectors do not like the proof marks, and in the case of the 50100 express caliber winchesters, those collectors really do not want that model with the proof marks as most of them have the proof marks, so the. Pre1850 european firearms oftentimes do not exhibit any commercial proof marks and, with the exception of an occasional barrel address, they represent the. Gerhard wirnsberger, the standard directory of proof marks translated by r.
Brass was horribly tarnished but cleaned up nicely. The white line look on hunting rifles is common in mauserland too. Moder modern black powder prn black powder proofmarksoofmarks. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. To develop and implement, including in conflict and postconflict situations, public. Numbered 1100, bullet shot from the most famous gun in the world on november 24, 1993 being the 30th anniversary of the shooting of lee harvey oswald. Need help with proof marks british militaria forums. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print it is unfortunate from the point of view of history that weapons were not marked with a date letter as is customary with silver hallmarks, but the proofmarks stamped upon arms give no indication of the period of proof. German, suhl 1st black powder proof for smooth bored barrels since 1950 e. As to the placement of proof house symbols, it depends upon the model of gun, and the level of embellishment, the latter often dictating a discrete location on the underside of the barrel or frame on highly engraved examples. All firearms produced in italy since 1950, regardless of type, receive the first stamping. Also the differences in pressures applied per stamp could make a difference in appearance. The national firearms museum, at the nra headquarters in fairfax, virginia, details and examines the nearly 700year history of firearms with a special emphasis on firearms, freedom, and the american experience. The nra museums are home to the finest firearms collection in the world.
Army and other security corps are reported to the police. Proof the testfiring of a gun with an extraheavy 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. The national sporting arms museum, at the bass pro shops in springfield, missouri, at explores and exhibits the. We will not be adding links to other firearm forum pages unless it is an official manufacture collectors association page. Proof of sale or surrender of firearms crm211 pdf fpdf. Proof mark circa proof house type of proof and gun since 1950 e. The 1892s dominate and the model 1894s are relatively dif. Generally these are v, p, eagle head, in slight variations. American small arms 31 mb a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge for sportsmen and military men. Free gun manuals adobe pdf downloads vintage gun leather. Free firearm gun bill of sale form word pdf eforms free. Many deactivated weapons will have a proof mark, but the weapon may still be capable of firing. A collection of manuals and instructions related to firearms, handheld weapons, and other related products.
Introduction to proof marks and other firearms identification. Proof marks 2403 the proof marks shown below will assist in determining nationality of manufacturers when no other markings are evident. In some cases, ngc has made adjustments or edits to the prices, descriptions and specifications. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture.
The barrel housing is marked with the crown over np, again from london, as a proof for smokeless powder. Any gun entering england had to go to a proof house to insure that it was safe and the proof marks applied. The sporterising work was done in england after ww2, so it is likely that the rifle ended up there during the war, but possibly as a surplus bulksale after the war. The x with the star over it is the proof holders mark and also designates a span of years that the proofing took place in. Download fulltext pdf firearm and tool marks identification. May 14, 2014 this is a recording of a workshop given at the 2014 afte association of firearm and toolmark examiners conference in seattle, on the subject of proof marks and other identifying marks on. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945 this is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. Also keep in mind that there are plenty of newly made faked proof stamps floating out there in the cosmos. Proof marks 2149 the proof marks shown below will assist in determining nationality of manufacturers when no other markings are evident. Luger proofacceptance mark identification guide 18981945. Welcome thank you for visiting our online listing of manufacturers identifying marks, referred to more commonly as proof marks, arsenal or inspector marks.
It marks the official transfer of ownership for the firearm. The only true inspection marks on american arms would be the proof marks on the barrel and stock flat. I recently acquired a tc percussion side hammer that turned out to have been a kit gun from the 80s. Rules, regulations and scales of proof made or altered under section 117 of the principal act measurements whether length, area, volume, mass or weight may be expressed in imperial or in metric units, where internationally. Ngc makes the world coin price guide available to its website visitors as a free service, but in no way does the information provided represent ngcs official opinion or policy. Once this obligation is fulfilled, the czech arms and ammunition proofing authority will affix its proofmark. Most are black silhouettes, but some of those that have been produced from photographs have a quasi 3 dimensional appearance that requires the onlooker. We are striving to bring you the most complete compilation of free downloadable pdf file gun manuals on the internet in a well organized and functional setting, easy for everyone to participate in and use. Purchase firearm and toolmark identification 1st edition. German proof marks are accepted by british authorities. F the rules, regulations and scales now in force under the principal act are the rules, regulations and scales which were approved by. On a national level a lot of countries have used different proof methods, but at. All of the preceeding notwistanding, there is a great deal of variation in proof marks of german guns and entire books have been written on the subject of proofs. Thanks to darkker i looked up belgian proof marks and found some answers.
Transparency publication of laws, directives and procedures 20. Spanish proofmarks and info the firearms forum the. The disintegrator s lead free bullet design provides instant and complete. Jan 04, 2015 the only true inspection marks on american arms would be the proof marks on the barrel and stock flat. When it comes to proof marks, something not shown in the books always shows. What look like casting sprues may be punch marks used for keeping the parts together.
We have provided you with this information in an attempt to clear up some wrong information that we have found on this subject. Includes scanned manuals, flyers, walkthroughs, and advertising. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books daily. Over time powder has evolved and measurement methods and units has changed. 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. In fact, avoiding the n word i have not yet seen an enfield here with british civilian proofs. This is from a deluxe engraved pedersoli le page pistol, and all of the stampings are on the underside of the barrel. These marks are customarily the cipher of the gunsmiths guild and the mark of the state or city. The first is the provisional gardone proof, consisting of a star sur. I have no problem with it as it is well constructed and beautify finished. Proof house marks are an evidential provision only. A reference work on gun marks is, therefore, of great use to collectors, provided that it is correct in details, easy to use and fairly well updated. When purchasing the official guide to gunmarks 3rd. Canadian proof marks the crown over crossed flags were used which explains why there are some winchester model 92s with canadian acceptance marks.
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