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Johnny Peppers · 04-11-2002, 03:31 PM

The measurement used was in proofing was long tons or 2240 lbs. per square inch.

Proof laws of certain countries were recognized in England, but the United States did not have official proof regulations. All commercial pistols exported from the US to England were subject to British proof. Military weapons sent to England under the Lend Lease Act were exempt from commercial proof until they were released by the British government for commercial sale. This is the reason we find M1 Rifles and 1911/1911A1 pistol with British commercial proofs here in the US.

04-11-2002, 03:31 PM	#13
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: H E L P - Please. British Markings on a WW-I Luger The measurement used was in proofing was long tons or 2240 lbs. per square inch. Proof laws of certain countries were recognized in England, but the United States did not have official proof regulations. All commercial pistols exported from the US to England were subject to British proof. Military weapons sent to England under the Lend Lease Act were exempt from commercial proof until they were released by the British government for commercial sale. This is the reason we find M1 Rifles and 1911/1911A1 pistol with British commercial proofs here in the US.