1936 British proofed shooter
 

Just picked up this 1936 shooter. It has a 42 code "61" toggle assemble on it but other wise has a matching lower end 4518p with matching firing pin.

It has a black finish, almost like a dip? And is British marked under the barrel. There is also a proof on the right side receiver next to the nazi military proofs I cant make out? Almost looks like a crown??? The same mark is on each part of the toggle and on the left rear side of the frame. Maybe a British proof?

Came with two magazines. One looks to be a type 2 replacement with no marking other than a number "3" stamped on the SIDE of the base. The base may be filed down???
The other one has a phosphate tube and a blank base that has not been messed with. Still has the cast Marks on it. But whats up with the follower grip?

I removed the "dip" with a little acidtone and it reveled a milaitary blue finish?

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Trying to get some pictures to upload!

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Right side

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All these pictures were taken before the dip removal!

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I'll try to get a better pic of the proofs in question!

Bob

Here is a picture of a British proof mark BNP with a crown over the top. I could not make this out on the pictures you provided.

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I found more of these proofs when I cleaned off the dip

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Again after removal. wish I could get my camera to focus in better

Here are some pixs of all know British proof marks. I hope this helps you out. Their are a number of reasonable price camera's out their with good micro features for close ups. I use a Cannon SD630.

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Tenbears,
Thank you for the info. Unfortunately I only notice the NP1 mark on the barrel!
Cant make out the one on the slide and frame?

I do have a Canon A620 that's not that old. It did work great on the close ups when I first got it, but doesnt want to focus on the small stuff any more. I sent it back to the factory once and they said it was fixed!
Ya right!!!

I purposely purchased it for this reason. Now back to square one!!!

Bob