Proof Marks......

[bigduke6]

I know it pops up now again and must admit I've bought stuff without checking the proof as its either come from another dealer as trade or similar, so I was just getting some pics of my Enfield No8 as its going on the market shortly and give it a quick check over..........

Proof marks are the crown over BM, on the Bolt head, bolt body, Body and barrel, the barrel also has the .22LR Nitro Proof engraved on it but no later commercial proof marks.

I know every one has different views and my view is why proof something twice but thought I'd have a look on the net to see if it is all above board as you never find anything carved in stone but was quite happy to find this snippet of info on the link below, It may be of interest to a few, scroll own the page to see the, Official proof of BSA Rifles and Shot Guns, think it explains it all.......

http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Dating%20your%20rifle.htm

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