I have an underwood M1icon I always thought was a basic non-import gun until I saw these markings the other day for the first time. I'm getting ready to sell it and I don't know their signifigance, if any.
First off it's a run of the mill Underwood, pretty good shape with an 11-43 barrel date complete with flaming cannonball and P proof mark. Underwent retro fit at some point since it has an A1 model type 3 bayonet lug. S/N is 23814xxx and Underwood is above serial number and it has the T stamp on the rear of the receiver right behind the serial number. Sights are adjustable, probably part of retro fit also. There is a 2 painted in the hole for the oiler and sling, perhaps an inventory number for a duty station somewhere.
The other day when I was looking at it I noticed right in front of the bayonet lug on the left side of the barrel some lettering it is BNP with what looks like a W or a crown above the N. Then it has an FD with crossed swords between the letters and what appears to be the number 3 under the blades of the swords. I never noticed this before and I was curious as to where it came from and what it means. I was /am getting ready to sell it for my sons tuition this fall.
Does anyone know what this means and what the gun would be worth, ballpark. There are no Import markings on the gun which is why I liked it so much in the beginning.
Any help given would be appreciated. Thanks

RWhite
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