1906 Portugese army crest removed

[pgalloway]

Pete,

Okay, if you go back to my gallery, I posted these pictures.

http://gallery.mac.com/petergalloway#100013

There is definitely a halo on the barrel and the back of the frame. I don't see one on the receiver though.

So, is a "halo" a good or dad thing? It suggests the proof stamp was done after the rust blueing.

Best...