PROOF MARKS

In addition to arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. These include the date, serial number and property marks as well as various acceptance and proof marks. I have not been able to locate an authoritative resource for identifying the acceptance and proof marks as it appears, many individual armorers and inspectors used their own unique stamps in some cases... Testing the gun barrel began as a means to insure its safety and integrity. Board Of Ordinance and Proof Houses were established by law in almost every country requiring that weapons sold within the respective country, and for exports be able to withstand a proscribed load without damage. Once tested and successful the weapon was stamped with a seal to acknowledge the testing - called "Proof Marks". These marks tell the country of origin of the weapon. Proof Marks or "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over time, therefore assisting in dating the arm... Thank you for visiting our on-line..