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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Steve Collward on May 11, 2014, 06:03:35 PM

Title: Barrel Stamp/19th Cent. musket
Post by: Steve Collward on May 11, 2014, 06:03:35 PM

Attached is a photo of a barrel mark found on a mid 19th century .58 cal. rifled musket.
At the top, there is a crown. Below is what appears to be a tree or something floral with 3 "+" marks to the side and underneath. Has anyone seen this mark or know its origin?  Thanks.
(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi472.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr87%2Fsc79%2FKBproof_zps596d117f.jpg&hash=73e6987d0a9279e97b9f6363a7e638201234413b) (http://s472.photobucket.com/user/sc79/media/KBproof_zps596d117f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Barrel Stamp/19th Cent. musket
Post by: smart dog on May 11, 2014, 07:58:32 PM

Hi Steve,
I think it is French, St. Etienne armory after 1820.

dave

Title: Re: Barrel Stamp/19th Cent. musket
Post by: galamb on May 12, 2014, 04:53:27 AM

I think you got it...

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi760.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx243%2Fgalamb2%2Fproofmark1_zps4eb75c18.jpg&hash=6a8d49202f6df3b99e15bf225c87e352a667c5b9)

Title: Re: Barrel Stamp/19th Cent. musket
Post by: Steve Collward on May 12, 2014, 03:22:23 PM

Smart dog and galamb:  Thanks for the information. Much appreciated.