UK Proofing Question

[Giove]

Hi Guys

Having read
Commission Internationale Permanente pour l’Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives
Permanent International Commission for Firearms Testing
“Marking Firearms”
And Council Directive 91/477/EEC of 18 June 1991

and sought some further advice it now seems as though the following extract is the pertinent

Proof-test marks and data registration
In accordance with C.I.P. Decision XVII-11, the firearm is marked by the proof house with the internationally recognised proof-test marks if it has successfully passed all the previously mentioned tests:
1) On all firearms with the exception of revolvers: on each barrel action body, frame or essential item of the closing mechanism;
2) For revolvers: on the barrel, cylinder and frame;
3) An identification mark showing the year of manufacture will also be indicated on all firearms (this makes it easier to trace the firearm in subsequent years);
4) The barrel weight, internal diameter of each barrel and length of cartridge chamber must also be marked on smooth-bore firearms.

So despite what the uk proof house says the actual answer is that as long as it has been through a signatory (CIP) proof house it does not have to have a stamp on the bolt.

Regards Chubbs

Yes.

What date do the markings show?