DGG with backwards C with looks to be 58 after it under the barrel. Inspectors WWII German Codes & Markings GUN MARKINGS Please enter the markings you want to research and click the submit button. to share our findings by this means of communication. 136 43 0000006260 00000 n 0000012553 00000 n In the picture below you can see first the year of manufacture "BM" indicating it was made in 1999. manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a U.S.A.Most pistols exported from the United States are not proof marked in their country of origin. 0000004778 00000 n Upcoming Auctions Auctions Near Me How Auctions Work | Help News Consign Price Results. 0000078548 00000 n 0000080589 00000 n Above trigger has has shield pn and AE. All photos published on this site are the property of the author or are published with the permission of the authors. 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] . So, what follows is a photo library of many of the various Black Powder Proofmarks, Date Codes, Importer, Distributor and Manufacturer's Marks to help with identifying the manufacturer of your revolvers, pistols or rifles. 178 0 obj <>stream 0000013830 00000 n 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]. 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Very unusual underhammer as the cocking knob is a better design so you can grasp it easier and. 0000014945 00000 n <<9CAB7C9ADE9DBB4DB23FAD02FA255802>]>> Seen on repaired guns that required re=proofing. %%EOF By 0000005284 00000 n PROOF MARK CIRCA PROOF HOUSE TYPE OF PROOF AND GUN since 1852 Belgium provisional black powder proof for breech loading guns and rifled barrels - - double proof marking for unfurnished . It is possible that these shops did not have an Italian firearms manufacturers license and could not sell their products direct, so they were sold through other manufacturers who had a license. 0000016830 00000 n 0000080540 00000 n Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. The information was given to me years ago and yes I was wondering myself how they got 30% more powder into the cylinders! 1967 = XXIII. S. startxref Usually, these replicas are made by companies such as Uberti or Pietta, but smaller, lesser known Italian companies often make these as well. Armourers marks are quite distinct from proof-marks, and comprise the private marks, ciphers, stamps, or signatures of the individual armourers or gunsmiths. Many Italian made reproduction cap and ball firearms retail used in the $40 to $150 range. The top of the barrel is marked, " Connecticut Valley Arms-Made in Italy". 1968 = XXIV. Uberti cartridge revolvers are true replicas of original historical designs. A great deal of painstaking research work is necessary before a list of armourers marks applied to pistols can be compiled, but I have every hope of preparing such a list at a future date when peace is restored in Europe and the great museum collections are accessible. Web site designed & maintained by Cap and Ball Revolvers . Information, NRA 0000004035 00000 n Ridgecrest, PRoC (Peoples Republic of California). 0000012820 00000 n since 1951 Gardone & Brescia 1st black powder proof PROOF MARKS: ITALIAN PROOF MARKS, cont. An additional listing showing old PN in French does indeed mean Poudre Noire, but as most BP handguns we see these days are made in Italy then it stands for Polvere Nero - Italian for black powder. PROOF MARKS: ITALIAN PROOF MARKS, cont. 0000013906 00000 n 0000143308 00000 n Navy Model Right side -- Black Powder Only -- Made In Italy Bottom flat -- "BFB" (manufacturer's mark) Caliber -- 36 (.380 round ball) 0000134772 00000 n Re-proof mark, seen on black powder rifles which had been proofed with nitro powders. typically do not have a caliber designation; symbols and codes are used Yk1wJuYdBY"dS =\ =bz_$[om^+eh,*({5)JIZDf? 0000001623 00000 n For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Next is the mark which has "PN" - the Gardone & Brescia 1st Black Powder Proof mark used since 1959. There were a good many very small family shops in the Gardone, Brescia area of Italy like MOFRA and others. 0000003080 00000 n 1810 -> Liege. Largest pricelist of weapons and civil supplies. SKU: FR185117. 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. 0000016641 00000 n Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 This mark is found on guns that is not made in Belgium by countries that use proofs that is not recognized by the Belgian Proof House. 0000004008 00000 n The "PN" are the initials for "polere nera" or black powder. There is a complete lack of many records, but with the assistance of many replica collectors from around the world, and especially in France and Italy, we have been able to identify many of them. In 2012, Navy Arms now operated by Val Forgett III, temporarily suspended the importation side of the business. I am stomped any information would be great. Some proof marks on side of frame and the roman numeral XX. 0000050678 00000 n SPANISH PROOF MARKS PROOF MARKS: SPANISH PROOF MARKS, cont. 0000099401 00000 n . 0000051585 00000 n for your continued support, encouragement and admonishment. Posts: 14 . Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. 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. with this information in an attempt to clear up some wrong information 0000006823 00000 n SPANISH PROOF MARKS PROOF MARKS: SPANISH PROOF MARKS, cont.PROOF MARK CIRCA . I know that this info has been posted before, but I appreciate your posting it again. 0000016002 00000 n 1851 Navy Engraved .44 Cal Nickel Black Powder Revolver. EMF Company, Inc. 1900 East Warner Ave. To establish this rule, they constructed a proof house near the City of London. 1891 - present 16 0000051711 00000 n 0000039439 00000 n 0000027918 00000 n Condition Grading Definitions For Antique Firearms, This website may not 0000011853 00000 n +J+J+J+J4+J4+Ji4F`4F`4fCg~1x:4lCC6a` ? ? Copyright 2017 and beyond. On our website you can find manufacturers and suppliers of guns and ammo from all world. HT=0+ @|7IqE.sQ"$9>tB}vUe&iF=P[mEjo(lHBRAu)0u^Y_8Ii)uLBAo*3 3SL*l4r_g[#}eF9ihFCym>s@MRFzaVLz8 What you have there appears to be a model 1858 Remington New Army replica black powder revolver. I'm going to print out this table and keep it handy for future reference. There is a crown over V, which is a final view mark for proof. 1851 Navy Black Powder Revolver Redi-Pak .44 Cal. SKU: FR186012. trailer A proof load normally runs 30% more pressure than its corresponding service load, not 30% more powder. HMo09..0pl4jub(FZf=~$ABP(XLP Miscellaneous This mark appears with the standard marks and standard load marks for the caliber. 1873 cattleman new model black powder muzzle loading Showing all 17 results Default sorting Sort by popularity Sort by newness Sort by price: low to high Sort by price: high to low 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. According to a web site this is the Italian date code for 1977. In now represents definitive black powder proof except for muzzle loaders 1893 - present 14 Designates guns with rifled chokes. 0000120205 00000 n HV{PTwjrh"1 fv] The hammer also wont engage the safety notches (too wide). 0000007017 00000 n Marlin-Savage-Winchester We have just started to assemble this on going source of Proof Year of Manufacture: 1997 (BI Date Code) Caliber: .44 Cal. and an eagles head. The AE is the proof mark and that is decoded as 1979. Price: $380.00. 0000005942 00000 n 0000105108 00000 n These firearms black powder proof house stamping, and Gardone proof house stamping. 1991 = BA. H\j0~ The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. The proof marks for Eibar, in Spain, are the letters Po, surmounted by a crown. 0000013943 00000 n Abbreviation and tradename for Early and Modern Firearms Corporation, a manufacturer and importer of black powder and cartridge arms in Studio City, California. Get this product now as it would not last. <<421B3FD89E55944EA1FB205BE7ED37D9>]/Prev 780315>> Recalling that I'd typically shot 30 grains through my Italian 1860 Army, I velocity-tested the Colt with 19 grains, 25 grains, and 30 grains. I never saw it extended to 2030! In some cases this cipher is also preceded by the figures 16, and followed by a capital B., also surmounted by a crown. %%EOF Beretta used no date code in 1944. The first cipher is the crossed branches surmounted by a crown, and with a cross or star in the three other angles. Pietta. These small manufacturers started with supplying only parts and then evolved into completed guns. 0000002272 00000 n In addition to The wholesalers from Italy listed on our website are able to fulfill large bulk orders or hunting equipment on a short notice, making it easy to import and export ammunition and guns to and from virtually any country in the world. The history of some of these makers and importers are no longer available due to lost records. There are the RRRs, the *PN and * Gardone proof marks and an AB date code. 0000099472 00000 n 22 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 25 /H [ 1485 306 ] /L 118117 /E 82195 /N 2 /T 117559 >> endobj xref 22 45 0000000016 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % HWMs8WLE ydljblj+-Q%xvn Tr @w|;-'.y':BRdiR4&I &Ml7!e6"G'&y~>mh2?/.^/Fhy9xamNvYNy2k3ZX(`BIFybVE2-p$d(IF *^bSCv.* bW2P5a)M'?5*VT"fEdv/}Y4tU=iaf6hj\3qRplj9l#~ Oe{'zp{BM Fjestad. 0000011188 00000 n Join Date: August 15, 2012. Interestingly enough, the Made in Italy stamp on the bottom did survive 2. 0000013676 00000 n Feedback. 0000109588 00000 n All rights reserved. Mf+wwJcC] }oUA!o=}OWWAn7 Markings: The top of the rifled barrel is marked "Col. LeMat." surrounded by a decorative border, the left is . 0000087569 00000 n Thanks, Claude. . 0000004972 00000 n this location now so you can return often. FEMALE PEOPLE, Tusco Long Riders, Brown Township Regulators, Firelands Peacemakers, Ohio Valley Vigilantes, Indiana Black Powder Guild, OOWSS, Umpqua Regulators, Siuslaw River Rangers, RUCAS, Jefferson State Regulators, Klamath Cowboys, Wolverton Mt. In my own web search for the most recent date code chart, I came across this one: What is the date for CT code? These marks tell the country of origin of the weapon. 0000016410 00000 n interlaced, and surmounted by a crown. endstream endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream 0000050991 00000 n The "not all revolvers are proofed" is unverified since nobody is willing to admit this. 1989 = AU. 0000036825 00000 n 0000016679 00000 n Pietta 1858 Remington Buffalo Black Powder Revolver - .44 Caliber 12" Barrel Brass Frame w/ Blued Barrel - RGC44. The PN stamp means "poudre noir" or black powder proof. It has the standard Italian proof marks and date code (AD). 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