The mark is applied after the gun has passed the Belgian proof.ĭouble proof as prescribed by the French law of 1810.īlack powder proof for rifles and shotguns. This mark is found on guns that is not made in Belgium by countries that use proofs that is not recognized by the Belgian Proof House. Length of chamber over diameter of chamber The mark was seldom requestedĬhamber dimensions in millimeters shotguns undergoing smokeless proof. Mark for optional superior provisional proof. 02mm graduations, then in 0.1mm stepsĭegree of choke, in this case 0.7mm constrictionĬhoke constriction, together with barrel dimension this can give a brief view of the choke. Preliminary proof for unfinished barrels, and indicated barrels had not been weakened after proof by breeching, Used on muzzle loadersīore diameter in millimeters. Inspectors mark, normally these are kept secretġ On the chamber or or lock on muzzle loading which has passed final black powder proof.Ģ On barrel locking system or chamber if the lumps are part of the barrel after final black powder proof Between 1847-1952 the stamp with the letter “F-J C” was used in the same purpose.Įxample of inspectors mark, any letter can be used with a crown. Provisional black powder proof for breech loading guns, since 1924 reserved for smooth bore barrels. Introduced for handguns in 1894, rifles over 8mm in 1897. Mark applied to barrels which failed proof and have returned to makers for reworkingĭesignates rifled barrel. Standard smokeless powder proof on military rifles below 8mm caliber. This mark is found on barrels and locks after voluntary semi-smokeless proof
Now represents definitive black powder proof except for muzzle loaders Introduced to designate arms proved in conformity of German Proof Law of 1891. The same stamp but smaller is found on Flobert guns, selfloading pistols with a excess proof pressure of 50%, on barrels of top break guns for Flobert or revolvers cartridges an excess pressure of 30% and or revolvers which are proofed with 30-50% excess loads. On barrels of breechloading shotguns after final black powder proof. On barrels of muzzleloading guns that has passed a re-enforced black powder proof. Mark for voluntary double temporary or provisional proof on unfinished barrels Mark for voluntary treble temporary or provisional proof on unfinished barrels The date stamps is not used on all guns, otherwise that is the most accurate. The inspectors mark is still an secret so the list here should be regarded as uncertain, but it can in some cases give a more accurate dating that the stamps. But despite the history the belgian proof stamps are rather straight forward, normally one can’t get more information from the proof more than it has been done if one can’t find the inspectors mark. If any firearms are to be used for shooting purposes, a qualified gunsmith should inspect them first.Please - no questions about your old gunsīelgian proofs are among the oldest and have a very long history. Sold as an Antique ~ no guarantees, warranties, or liabilities for any actual usage. This is an ANTIQUE and can be shipped directly to you in the USA or INTERNATIONALLY. The metal surfaces are mostly smooth with mottled gray patina. No finish remaining and has turned to gray. This revolver has, a flap with a spring opens to allow quick and easy loading, ejector pin is mounted on the right side to eject the spent cartridges, trigger guard and backstrap are iron, grips secured with a single screw, swivel ring on the bottom could be used to secure a safety strap. This revolver was well advanced beyond any of the American made revolvers of that period. This revolver is mechanically perfect and tight. Under the barrel is the ejector, the grips are hand checked walnut with no chips or cracks. Made by the famous Belgium high quality maker August Francotte.
Almost all of the original blue is gone and decorated with hand engraving on the frame and cylinder. Closed frame and protected cartridge pins in the cylinder. Six-shot cylinder with mandatory Belgian ELG proof mark. A rare example of large caliber 12mm pin fire revolver, 5 3/4" ribbed barrel with fixed front sight and notch rear sight on the bridge, no markings on the barrel.
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