British Proofs...Confused...???

Pete Ebbink · 09-26-2003, 12:59 PM

I thought I understood the British proof thing when I understood from reading in G. Wirnsberger's book, "The Standard Directory of Proof Marks" on pgaes 109 and 111, that a non-British made gun will have its British proofs "encircled".

Then I see a nice 1906 DWM Commercial Navy that Simpson's LTD has for sale that does not have its British proofs in a circle...see attached photo...

Did I misunderstand what I read in the Wirnsberger book ? Or has this book info., subsequently been proven to be a bit incorrect ?

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Navy · 09-26-2003, 01:48 PM

The book is incorrect. I have owned several Lugers and a broom with Brit proofs. None were encircled.

Tom A.

09-26-2003, 12:59 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	British Proofs...Confused...??? I thought I understood the British proof thing when I understood from reading in G. Wirnsberger's book, "The Standard Directory of Proof Marks" on pgaes 109 and 111, that a non-British made gun will have its British proofs "encircled". Then I see a nice 1906 DWM Commercial Navy that Simpson's LTD has for sale that does not have its British proofs in a circle...see attached photo... Did I misunderstand what I read in the Wirnsberger book ? Or has this book info., subsequently been proven to be a bit incorrect ? Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

09-26-2003, 01:48 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	The book is incorrect. I have owned several Lugers and a broom with Brit proofs. None were encircled. Tom A.