British Proof Marks? - Interesting Remington 521T Find

[usabaker]

The markings are commercial, non military, proof markings. The rifle was exported to UK and proofed and later imported by Braverman.

Why would they proof a foreign-made commercial rifle, is this a government requirement for imported arms? Looking around, it seems that at least the Crown with the letters BNP stamped below it are on some military arms.

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That is cool. What do you still need to make the collection complete?

The heardest ones and the most expensive Routledge Bored and Skeetrap Rifle Model 510 Rifles and Model 513S

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[Mk VII]

Why would they proof a foreign-made commercial rifle, is this a government requirement for imported arms? Looking around, it seems that at least the Crown with the letters BNP stamped below it are on some military arms.

The absence of a central proof authority in the USA means all US arms are deemed to be unproved and must undergo proof when they are offered for sale, unless they have been proved at some foreign proof house whose marks are given reciprocal recognition.



I have come across a document in the Public Records Office noting the arrival in Feb 1941 of 4000 Remington 341 and 341P .22's for issue to the Home Guard.

[usabaker]

The absence of a central proof authority in the USA means all US arms are deemed to be unproved and must undergo proof when they are offered for sale, unless they have been proved at some foreign proof house whose marks are given reciprocal recognition.

I find this fascinating, that every firearm coming into the UK from the US would need to be Proofed before sale. Reminds me of the California Law that "handgun model has passed firing, safety, and drop tests and is certified for sale in California by the Department of Justice. " This included UK handguns that have been tested and proofed LOL

California must have got the idea from the British Government; what better way to cloak gun control as a 'Saftey Issue' and gain revenue at the same time.