0000071997 00000 n The "PN" under a five point star in a wheel is the actual proof mark. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 0000001156 00000 n 0000012886 00000 n Most imported black powder replica revolvers are stamped with a variety of markings Italian, Belgian, German, Spanish or other Proof House symbols, manufacturer's symbols, and importer's symbols along with an encoded date of proof, also considered the date of manufacture. $399.00. Last edited: Feb 17, 2018. 0000003341 00000 n This "certifies" that each chamber was proofed at 8,800 psi with a 30% plus load. Abbreviation and tradename for Early and Modern Firearms Corporation, a manufacturer and importer of black powder and cartridge arms in Studio City, California. HT=0+ @|7IqE.sQ"$9>tB}vUe&iF=P[mEjo(lHBRAu)0u^Y_8Ii)uLBAo*3 3SL*l4r_g[#}eF9ihFCym>s@MRFzaVLz8 %PDF-1.3 % manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a Established in 1960 by Knight Giuseppe Pietta, the company first entered the world of gun-making by producing hunting guns, including side-by-side and over and under shotguns. 0000113366 00000 n S. 0000004339 00000 n Upcoming Auctions Auctions Near Me How Auctions Work | Help News Consign Price Results. In 1849 the additional ciphers for provisional proof the letters E.L. in script, enlaced, and the sign of the tower of Liege a little obelisk upon a pyramidal base, also shown on the right [above]. Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030 By Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 December 20, 2013 in SASS Wire Start new topic Posted December 20, 2013 Here are the codes for knowing when your Italian-manufactured firearm was made (proof date) This is from an Italian shotgun Website: shotguns.se/html/italy.htm Besides these national collections, there are many municipal and private galleries whose curators have formed most excellent catalogues, but in the main this knowledge is uncoordinated. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Genuine Parker-Hale barrel markings - roll marks and proof stamps, A Comparison: The Zouave and the Mississippi, This is from the Colorado State Muzzle Loading Association [cont], This is from the Colorado State Muzzle Loading Association Journal. TABLE OF RELATION BETWEEN LETTERS AND YEARS FOR THE ITALIAN PROOFTEST HOUSE The second one PN under a star means BLACK POWDER PROOFING (P stands for POLVERE - POWDER, N stands for NERA - BLACK) 0000037734 00000 n All that tells is that it was made in Italy in 1976. In stock. 0000008224 00000 n 0000001474 00000 n I would be grateful to any lover of arms who possesses authentic dated weapons, or has catalogued a private collection, if he would send to me, in care of my publishers, any such information which will add to the mass of fact available. 0000011853 00000 n 0000011827 00000 n 0000007017 00000 n My revolver has 'Made in Italy' on the barrel, and the Italian Gardone proof as well as the Italian proof that has a star surrounded by 8 lands and grooves above the letters PN both appear several places on the frame and cylinder. 0 Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030, shooting, hunting, fishing, blacksmithing. 0000076880 00000 n 0000078152 00000 n Ever wonder what all those stamp marks on your Italian cap 'n ball revolver mean? The fifth a crown, with three crossed spikes set over a capital E. Other French towns had their special marks, such as 0000007161 00000 n '9+ }`=swrE-OqmU>zAw$aAY@O| 0000010816 00000 n 0000106738 00000 n From time to time, new data becomes available that corrects previous information found to be incorrect based on what was known at the time. There used to be an odd-duck that came about several ways. Remington New Army 1858 as copied by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Many old guns may have been re-proved once or more, often in a different proof house from the original one. skootchingdog 4 yr. ago It seems fitting that "XXX" happened in the 70's. (tr_WXvvL6Eu'}OI U-XY!A:Xnid~g,~:@ZP&kl$VsYA<5FTbf]0>okJ!wK9ae0 Lc#As;$'NS.7 5bUSGD}pzYVn5"I-6.K3obuGUQ,qe2F'.2sAI/.Dr\,:cyH=y39'vT-[ 6T http://www.powderhombre.com/mbpproofmarks.pdf You must have Adobe or similar software to read pdf files. To make purchases and use the full site services, register or login your account, Shooting accessories/Guns storage/Training, Immediate shipping on a all products listed, Contract - 5.56 x 45mm 62 Gr. The lower right face of the octagonal barrel says, "A.S.M. This warning appears on the bar- Make: Italy (Proof marks are inconclusive to manufacturer) Model: Old Model 1851 Serial Number: E2690 Gauge/Caliber: 44 Black Powder Action Type: Black Powder Revolver Barrel . %PDF-1.6 % 0000050678 00000 n 0000004035 00000 n By It is unfortunate from the point of view of history that weapons were not marked with a date letter as is customary with silver hall-marks, but the proof-marks stamped upon arms give no indication of the period of proof. EMF Company, Inc. 1900 East Warner Ave. 1968 = XXIV. 0000092657 00000 n 1945 = 1. The fourth the crossed branches, with the letters S.E.E., and a cross in their angles. Bookmark 0000012438 00000 n 0000069587 00000 n Very unusual underhammer as the cocking knob is a better design so you can grasp it easier and. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. We have provided you Predictably, speed jumped from around 750 fps to well above 900 fps. 0000122300 00000 n 0000001196 00000 n 0000088591 00000 n As a result, we have a group of markings appearing on replica revolvers that have taken a long time to be identified because of the special conditions in the market at that time. Misc. This will be an on going 0000077398 00000 n From left to right (upside down) are the test house and black powder proof house stampings, followed by a boxed BM, denoting a . 0000016410 00000 n The previous owner kept it in a display in his gun room. Serial Numbers. 0000002052 00000 n I know that this info has been posted before, but I appreciate your posting it again. 0000067226 00000 n for identifying the acceptance and proof marks as it appears, many ALL CAN BE SEEN IN THE P. on Jan 23, 2018. or E.C. 0000078548 00000 n Gun Proof Marks, Stamps and Date Codes . Anyways, the modern stampings are needed to produce a legal firearm in Italy (black powder p [roof testing and overall firearm inspection proof for example) and to allow it to be exported/imported into the USA by a number of importers/vendors under mass or individual contracts. and 20 Gauge. %PDF-1.4 % Italian Date Codes. The brass frame makes it a Confederate. ,!x#B3`Ev In my own web search for the most recent date code chart, I came across this one: What is the date for CT code? Can be without . Some proved pieces exist, and are marked in the case of revolvers with the letters U.S., in the case of other arms with the letters V.P. Marks, Arsenal & Inspector Marks. 0000109588 00000 n August 19, 2012, 03:46 PM #10: Fingers McGee. Pietta. 0000115678 00000 n Thanks for your help. time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. Interestingly, the spout/measure of the powder flask that came with my revolver only measures 19 grainsby weightof the blackpowder. 0000004123 00000 n FABBRICA ARMI F.LLI PIETTA DI PIETTA GIUSEPPE EC. The viewers mark was a capital V, also surmounted with a crown. 22 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 25 /H [ 1485 306 ] /L 118117 /E 82195 /N 2 /T 117559 >> endobj xref 22 45 0000000016 00000 n 0000006039 00000 n Their health and their love.I love The people I have gotten to meet in sass and the ones that have just talked to on the wire.I do like to shoot and pick on people at the shoot.I love the hugs I get and the ones I will get when I meet some on you people. 0000004871 00000 n 136 43 These marks have all the characteristic appearance of a rectangle, with a small blob at the top rather like a tied up sack of corn. 0000052569 00000 n BICBWmaybe a call to PIetta or Uberti would solve the mystery?? 0000037090 00000 n Yours may be an example. 0000003452 00000 n 0000105361 00000 n Starting price $499. below are samples of Proof Marks of different countries. A voluminous schedule of rules and scales of charge for the proof of various kinds of small arms is in existence, and the proof is the same at London and at Birmingham; though different proof marks are employed. 0000006802 00000 n The well known manufacturers did not want their name and reputation on a cheaper firearm, so these were sub-contracted out. 0000013943 00000 n Under their charter the Gunmakers Company had powers to prove and mark all manner of hand guns, daggs, and pistols, and every part thereof, whether made in London or in the suburbs, or within ten miles thereof, or brought thither for sale, or imported for foreign parts. The "PN" under a five point star in a wheel is the actual proof mark. Inspectors WWII German Codes & Markings GUN MARKINGS Please enter the markings you want to research and click the submit button. 0000004972 00000 n Following is a chart displaying the year of proof symbols used from 1954 to 2003. 0000012553 00000 n 0000001989 00000 n Firearm Gardone & Brescia BP in 44 Cal Revolver Gardone and Brescia Italian Black Powder in 44 Cal Revolver; blued finish, brass frame and wood handle grips, 6.25" barrel, 13.5" overall length, six shot capacity, front fixed and rear grooved sights; barrel is marked w/ 'star over shield' and 'star over PN' proof marks (identifies Gardone & Brescia as armorer), MADE IN ITALY; frame is marked . Some proof marks on side of frame and the roman numeral XX. 0000027315 00000 n What you have there appears to be a model 1858 Remington New Army replica black powder revolver. 0000039439 00000 n There are typically three stamped mark on every italian made black powder rifle, shotgun and revolver. The flag is your country of origin and is that the Swiss flag? 0000080318 00000 n AN ITALIAN .44 BLACK POWDER REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER D50212. 1891 - present 16 It has the standard Italian proof marks and date code (AD). I've got some recent guns and you have extrapolated the Date Codes exactly right. Seen AN ITALIAN .44 BLACK POWDER REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER D50212. Pietta. 1860 Army Engraved Black Powder Revolver .44 cal Blued. Fjestad. Year of Manufacture: 1997 (BI Date Code) Caliber: .44 Cal. 0000013906 00000 n "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over Thanks for posting those codesI use them quite often to make sure the correct parts are ordered. Information, NRA location, rather than a manufacturer. Parisa cipher of E. and P. set back to back (as shown below). Four of Italy's most highly respected gunmakers: F.A.I.R., Sabatti, Pedersoli, and FT Italia bring the latest in firearm design, technology and materials to the United States while continuing to follow the centuries-old gun manufacturing traditions of Italy. Price: $436.00. In 2012, Navy Arms now operated by Val Forgett III, temporarily suspended the importation side of the business. A PDF link to Dennis Adler's article about Italian Black Powder Proof marks is given below. 0000008549 00000 n By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. 0000005921 00000 n 0000110238 00000 n This mark appears with the standard marks and standard load marks for the caliber. So, what follows is a photo library of many of the various Black Powder Proofmarks, Date Codes, Importer, Distributor and Manufacturer's Marks to help with identifying the manufacturer of your revolvers, pistols or rifles. I have a Piettas revolver that is marked with the letters. 0000003864 00000 n Armourers marks are quite distinct from proof-marks, and comprise the private marks, ciphers, stamps, or signatures of the individual armourers or gunsmiths. startxref 1970 = XXVI. The mark is applied after the gun has passed the Belgian proof. 0000002272 00000 n Enjoy the thrill of shooting a gun from the Old West and experience how history repeats itself. It has a Naval scene roll marked on the cylinder. b` I"G3M9YCNxB5)f(1TVVA |7dZgM gBg >noPow l+zyU"^-0x5LH2O4~3z1RuYC.5,CJc38Z"(:o0IoJ(V-7Lvh{_.#DAh8 0000037713 00000 n 5% DISCOUNT ON ORDERS OVER 5000 ROUNDS!!! These small manufacturers started with supplying only parts and then evolved into completed guns. THE AMERICAN SPIRIT. Good info. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com Feedback. 0000064924 00000 n 0000052647 00000 n 0000013204 00000 n Further changes were initiated, when smokeless powder necessitated more stringent conditions of proof. Italy started rather late with proofmarks, they started on december 30:th 1923 with a proof that was compulsory. 0000090159 00000 n proof marks. Their cipher or mark was the letters G.P. source of Manufacturer Serial Numbers. 1945 = 1. 0000080540 00000 n Beretta used no date code in 1944. Does anyone know where I could find the codes? 0000008871 00000 n 148 75 Some of these markings are COM, the Double Diamond Logo, PR, MOFRA and others as assembled below. endstream endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 38 0 obj <> endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj [/DeviceN[/Black]/DeviceCMYK 63 0 R 64 0 R] endobj 41 0 obj <> endobj 42 0 obj <>stream 0000052548 00000 n Serial Number: 12150. left to right (upside down) are the test house and black powder proof house stampings, followed by a boxed BM, denoting a manufacturing date of 1999, then the gun's serial number, a dp oval manufacturer's mark, as well as the PEDERSOLI name, pistol caliber and notification that the gun is for black powder only. 0000039738 00000 n During the heyday of the reproductions, there was a great deal more sharing of parts among the Italian manufacturers than was ever suspected. 1848 Dragoon Revolvers. 0000124308 00000 n NRA Life Patron, US Navy 1967-2001; Vintage motorcycle racing, restoring; CAS; Trap; Skeet; US&World History; Work DoD weapons R&D. 0000005051 00000 n In this video I'll. 0000105711 00000 n 0000011515 00000 n weapon. Again, thank you Uberti set the standard for producing quality replica firearms by which all others are judged. e"GK((((JYWo b>G{9NLc>O4N&+ n2 0000004008 00000 n Mf+wwJcC] }oUA!o=}OWWAn7 Italian Gun Manufactures Proof Marks & Dates 41 2 comments Best Add a Comment csaduck 4 yr. ago Many of us have Italian guns that were not quite sure of the date of manufacture, this is a list I got a few years ago (2003) and hope it helps out. 0000042008 00000 n 0000097375 00000 n 178 0 obj <>stream Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 0000007778 00000 n My revolver seems to have no date marks on it anywhere. 1810 -> Liege. 0000003674 00000 n 35 45 I'm going to print out this table and keep it handy for future reference. 1969 = XXV. Well worth some research. 0000009076 00000 n 0 0000016641 00000 n since 1951 Gardone & Brescia 1st black powder proof PROOF MARKS: ITALIAN PROOF MARKS, cont. 0000010034 00000 n They are built with state-of-the-art materials, so you can enjoy safe and reliable performance with modern ammunition. 0000014945 00000 n 1990 = AZ. %%EOF Markings: The top of the rifled barrel is marked "Col. LeMat." surrounded by a decorative border, the left is . -Ec]]`iBd[&QE~t|J3Wva64v0-uy6Owi.x1:y14y=l*^>rv^)eO>S^)zy^Qp.6CTZ=_"qU[f!=xKw2"+pMlb/}-g%0_/3LA0G#%gC_`uC/}uEpV:+kk You are using an out of date browser. C-96 (Broomhandle) Marlin Remington Ruger (& Factory Letters) Winchester U.S. Military Markings Gun Marks House Brands U.S. visiting our on-line listing of manufacturers identifying marks, 0000013830 00000 n 0000005765 00000 n country requiring that weapons sold within the respective country, and 0000008415 00000 n 0000002293 00000 n 0000001623 00000 n Definitive proof applies to all weapons and shows that the weapon has been tested with an overcharge of propellant and missile. I saw that as wellnote that AE was used, but "BE" is skipped. 0000117775 00000 n The majority of marks will be found on the barrel flats, though early guns may have stamps on the tubes, under the forend. 0000001537 00000 n 0000046756 00000 n ix)]'Aa-;O;KGg 6+Rg^vF$^og>XxZaNz:E And with these symbols and date codes, we can usually track down who actually made the firearm. 1810 - 1853. August 19, 2012, 10:13 AM #8: MogrenE. 3l\9/OEK0joW/L242:ORES\";OhBzP%% - eupGHsP/Y$T y&$ iJ.iO7+asMi3>6fV#iBM u*wzY!.biCEy;Z7yA+lpNQFP+dV4N5t i examiner must rely on proof marks when trying to identify these 0000062843 00000 n It is not clear to me when firearms by Italian manufacturers other than Beretta began to be marked with date codes - it may have been as late as 1954, with the Roman numeral X. Update: (This was originally posted in 2006.) ITALIAN PROOF MARKS PrOOF mark CirCa PrOOF hOuse tYPe OF PrOOF and gun That was the original article that I read. Italian Firearms Year of Manufacture Look Up works for Beretta, Benelli and other Italian firearms. 0000129535 00000 n Marlin-Savage-Winchester 0000012277 00000 n startxref Modern pistols and revolvers are proved in their last stage of manufacture when complete with action and in firing order. 0000107556 00000 n To establish this rule, they constructed a proof house near the City of London. 0000038657 00000 n 0000003744 00000 n . for your continued support, encouragement and admonishment. 0000011188 00000 n St. Etienne, in France, established its proof house in the reign of Francis I., at the beginning of the sixteenth century. 0000026203 00000 n 0000001247 00000 n Of course, the date stamp is not on the barrel or cylinder, but the other marks are. :idunno: I know it of recent manufacture since Pietta began making this particular model only in recent years. . 1851 Navy Engraved .44 Cal Nickel Black Powder Revolver. 0000009592 00000 n Next is the mark which has "PN" - the Gardone & Brescia 1st Black Powder Proof mark used since 1959. FEMALE PEOPLE, Tusco Long Riders, Brown Township Regulators, Firelands Peacemakers, Ohio Valley Vigilantes, Indiana Black Powder Guild, OOWSS, Umpqua Regulators, Siuslaw River Rangers, RUCAS, Jefferson State Regulators, Klamath Cowboys, Wolverton Mt. Specifications: Manufacturer -- Fusav di Bini & Baronio (Italy) Date Code -- "AD" = 1978 date of manufacture Barrel Markings: Left side -- 36 Cal. 0000004778 00000 n This rifle is equipped with an elevation and windage adjustable Creedmoor rear sight and spirit-level tunnel front sight with windage adjustment micrometer screw. 0000059736 00000 n hb````g`c`0 B@16Le7w'o{` TxMCS/xJe:JgNf_%B"\j %Ry\azM,Po}*;dA6a` q !I20d JPB`P!f)L|1>(x5 LN!A!p5_6&.g`xi,alhpg+. Founded in 1957 by the late Val Forgett, Jr. Over the years, this company has imported many black-powder and modern surplus firearms and replicas. to identify antique arms from different parts of the world, we decided trailer fW5Zi|Fki"Mf4i{~9wY C [[8jD=z"ef ~ZckGWE(}vE|4 1991 = BA. 0000037574 00000 n The year of During the 1960s, 1970s, and even into the 1980s there was a bonanza market for these replica revolvers. The history of some of these makers and importers are no longer available due to lost records. typically do not have a caliber designation; symbols and codes are used 0000016830 00000 n 0000086754 00000 n I have searched for this site but can't find it. 0000064406 00000 n I will continue to add to the "library" as new marks are made aware of. 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