Originally Posted by
sheepherder 
I find it curious that the English would stamp a proof mark alongside, scaled, and aligned with the German proofs. They were meticulous enough to stamp the pressure test proof on the bottom of the barrel, why not leave the C/CP proof there as well??? 
Or is this another example of the inscrutable English mind??? 
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Originally Posted by DonVoigt
Because they have "rules"  , the pressure/view proof is on the receiver and most times also on the barrel; I think it similar to the German system of the pressure bearing pieces being "proofed" and marked. The Belgians stamp several places on the lugers proofed there-barrel, receiver, toggle are those I remember. |
The principles of firearms proofing go back to 17th century England. The British proof laws of 1855 and 1868 are considered to be the basis for modern British proof law.
The draft of the first comprehensive German proof law, drafted in 1890 and passes in 1891, was based in large part (and considerable detail) on the earlier British proof laws.
--Dwight