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Means it was proof tested by Winchester.
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What does the W over a P in the trade mark mean on a 20 gauge Model 12?
That is a Winchester proof mark.
What is the proof-mark crown over R and star over letters AE Stamped on the right side of what appears to be a Velo-Dog revolver?
The proof mark of the crown over the letter R signifies the proof house of East German,Suhl.This has been used since 1950 and means repair proof.The proof of the star over the letters AE usually signify the smokeless powder proof for firearms from France.
What gun proof mark has AF with a crown over it all encircled?
Possible French proof mark.
What is Winchester proof steel?
Introduced around 1940, Winchester Proof Steel is the alloy used by Winchester to manufacture it's firearms. It replaced nickel steel, used in the early production Winchester 94's to withstand the power of the first 'main stream' smokeless powder rifle cartridge - the .30 WCF, now known as the .30-30. Note, however, that the 94 Winchester was intoduced in .30 WCF a year after the production of blackpowder 94s. Winchester Proof is stronger than nickel steel, and holds blueing better. The nickel in nickel steel made blueing flake off of recievers and barrels of Winchester rifles over long periods of time. Winchester introduced Proof Steel in 1931, and began using it for the Model 94 in April of 1932. "Proof Steel" is a chrome-moly alloy.
How do you identify the make of a double barrel shotgun marked with a crown over the letterd also marked PV?
Liege, Belgium Superior proof mark A smokeless powder proof
What is the age of a Belgian proof Damascus barrel muzzle-loader side by side percussion shotgun without the crown over the proof mark and serial number viii?
1850-1870
Which hand gun has the markings of the letter 'u' and a crown symbol?
What you are describing is a proof mark- evidence that the firearm was tested by the appointed government agency, and was found safe to fire. The Crown over letter U was the proof mark used by the Suhl, East Germany proof house after `1950. It will be on any gun made in that country in that time frame.
What means Winchester proof-mark W over P?
It means 'Winchester Proofed'! Around 1903 or there abouts, all barrels installed by the Winchester factory started were stamped with a 'WP"within an oval on top of the barrel at the breech end just before the receiver, it was added the the top of the receiver where the barrel screws into it around 1905 when all Winchester's were stamped in both places. If a gun smith outside of the factory ordered a new or different caliber barrel from the factory to replace the 'original' one, it would be shipped with only a 'P' stamped onto the barrel instead of the 'WP'. This is a sure sign that the barrel on any Winchester was a replacement, and though a "Winchester" barrel it was not installed by the factory. Additionally, any rifle returned to the factory for barrel replacement AFTER 1905 would have one installed with the 'WP' on it, irregardless if the gun was originally made BEFORE 1903/05. For collectors this is an obvious indicator that the barrel is a replacement IF the serial number indicates it was manufactured BEFORE 1903. Hope this clears things up for you....................Regards, Marty
What company does an eagle over crown proof represent for shotguns?
I have a Walther PPK 9mm Kurtz pistol with an eagle over crown mark. I believe your shotgun must be German.
Why would the serial number on a model 94 be knurled out then stamped over with wraco?
If a Winchester was returned to the factory for repair which required replacement to the frame it was common to remove the ser.no. and replace it with the letters WRACO, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Also, unauthorized parties re-sold guns not under contract with Winchester, when these guns showed up at the factory it was re stamped with WRACO. Starting about 1905 Winchester's leaving the factory would be stamped on the top of the frame and the top of the barrel at the juncture of the frame & barrel with the letters WP inside an oval. If your gun was manufactured BEFORE 1905 AND has the WRACO stamp over the s/n then in all probability it'll have the WP proof mark too. Regards, Marty
Could you translate Remember your Name into Latin?
Mande (long mark over e) nomen tuum in memoria (long mark over the a) literally means : entrust your name in memory
What is the word ''At'' in French?
a and it has a accent mark over itsuis-it means to be so you could just use that
