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02-16-2010, 04:31 PM | #1 |
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Marking on 1916 DWM LP08
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02-16-2010, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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Hi John, I have the same mark on a small loop, brass tipped, cleaning rod. I have no idea what it means, but have always suspected that it was Scandinavian in origin. Regards, Norm
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02-17-2010, 12:26 AM | #3 |
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It is a British (London) definitive proof in use after 1935. I have no idea when its use ended (if indeed it ever did). It is odd that a rash of these obscure British "proofs" are showing up.
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I'd swear that the Brits. had an Army of Proof Stampers. My Webley is almost covered in markings. Maybe this was their job equivilant of "counting paper clips".
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Perhaps some of our British experts can jump in, but my understanding is that the proofing of British guns is officially (or was) the task of a guild like organisation.
I remember reading some stories on the British proofing procedures. Interarms, with it's main warehouse in Manchester, was obliged to use the services of this guild/organization for reproofing military firearms that were commercially sold abroad. |
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Ah, union rules...
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...Are what have England on her knees.....
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