Artillery barrel markings
 

I have recently seen a 1917 artillery luger with stamp marks midway under the barrel. The owner said they were British Proofmarks that meant the weapon had been captured at some time and these stampings were put on them . Is this a true occurence and if so does this make the value of the gun less. Could anyone comment on this . At the beginning of the markings I can not make out the stamp but the rest says [ 9m/m 52" 13-tons ] the rest of the gun is all matching and in very good shape
Thanks
Chuck Lobrano

British proof markings can simply mean that it was brought into the UK and proofed as required.

I am not sure if a captured piece was required to be proofed.

Value is less but not as less as a USA import marking.


Ed

Any none British firearm offered for sale in GB, had to go thru their proof house. These marking usually detract from the value with most collectors except those collecting British guns. TH