help with markings

**littleba** · 06-28-2009 07:52 AM

can any one help with the following markings on the side of the rifle there are 2 cross swords, are these proof marks ? on top is a letter z and numbers 9 5 4

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**gunner** · 06-28-2009 08:19 AM

This marks on your South African rifle are Pressure proofmarks from Birmingham Proof House wich means ( as i know) that the barrel passed the test for nitropowder. But no idea for the Z.

Gunner

**Amatikulu** · 06-28-2009 08:32 AM

The broad arrow in the "U" are the South African ownership mark as stated by gunner. The stacked rifles on the Knox Form is the commercial trade mark for BSA. The 9 54 is September 1954. the crossed "swords" are military proof marks. I do not know what the "Z" denotes

**littleba** · 06-28-2009 08:42 AM

thanks to all for a quick reply.

**lisa wilson** · 07-24-2009 04:23 AM

it will be better to ask the manufacturer for more details.

as in every country coding is different.

**Alan de Enfield** · 07-24-2009 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by lisa wilson

it will be better to ask the manufacturer for more details.

as in every country coding is different.

Lisa - would you have any ideas how to contact ROF Maltby, or SSA , or ROF Enfield ?

Thanks in anticipation.

**Peter Laidler** · 07-24-2009 02:54 PM

Or even a straight answer from the proof house come to that!

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