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08-01-2017, 11:40 PM | #1 |
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Odd 1917 Erfurt barrel proof mark
I think I posted this long ago, but no one knew what it was. Took it up to Simpsons and he had no clue either.
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Any markings under the barrel?
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Doug,
I've seen pictures of that mark, but can't remember where - I am straining to remember that it may be related to Tikka? Perhaps it will come to me. CRS strikes again.
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There are no halos around the frame numbers suggesting refinish. Could the T come from the rebuild?
Also, is there a bore diameter under the barrel? dju |
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I thought it looked like a little hammer, like blacksmiths use.
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Third party inspeciton marking? Maybe Finland or ??? , inspected and approved/repaired before refinishing.
I've looked in all (both) marking reference books I have, and the closest is a Finn marking, of a T in a circle and later two "L" lookingmarks, but upside down and facing with the short leg away from each other. I know, clear as mud and very helpful. Rich, agree, could be a hammer- Thor's hammer- maybe one of the Nordic countries. All just my pure speculation at this time. I think not the original barrel, as it has no bore diameter designation.
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08-03-2017, 12:26 PM | #8 |
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Hammer in a cercle is not for Hammerli ?
Ask for some owner using K31 , barrel hammerli or sig have trade mark
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It must be a rebarrel. The barrel seems to be missing the usual Erfurt proof marks in addition to having no bore diameter marking.
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It could be a dealer marking as well.
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