Interpreting Italian proof marks

[duelist1954]

Italian made cap and ball sixguns have a variety of markings that denote the year of manufacture, the proof houses where it was tested and the manufacturers name or logo. In this video I'll show you how to interpret the various marks to gain useful knowledge about your firearm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LuuLgBC2LI

 

OR... http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/236956/

 

[TFoley]

Italian made cap and ball sixguns have a variety of markings that denote the year of manufacture, the proof houses where it was tested and the manufacturers name or logo. In this video I'll show you how to interpret the various marks to gain useful knowledge about your firearm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LuuLgBC2LI[/quote]


Good one, Mr B. :thumbsup:

tac

 

[Poor Private]

Also you can print it for posterity. I have a copy around the house somewhere.