1914 American?

Johnny Peppers · 11-12-2002, 11:56 AM

Melissa,
You do indeed have a Model 1906 "American Eagle" as evidenced by the Great Seal of the United States on the top of the receiver. The proofs on the barrel are the letters B, U, and G each surmounted by a crown. This is referred to by collectors as being "BUG" proofed. The G is found only on the barrel and indicates a proofed rifled barrel. The pistol was probably made in the 1906 to 1908 time frame, but was definitely not made in 1914. The "BUG" proofs were discontinued in the 1912 time frame and replaced with an N surmounted by a crown.

11-12-2002, 11:56 AM	#11
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Melissa, You do indeed have a Model 1906 "American Eagle" as evidenced by the Great Seal of the United States on the top of the receiver. The proofs on the barrel are the letters B, U, and G each surmounted by a crown. This is referred to by collectors as being "BUG" proofed. The G is found only on the barrel and indicates a proofed rifled barrel. The pistol was probably made in the 1906 to 1908 time frame, but was definitely not made in 1914. The "BUG" proofs were discontinued in the 1912 time frame and replaced with an N surmounted by a crown.