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I'm working on a Nimrod Drilling and would like to understand more about the gun's proof marks and what they signify. Can anyone identify the proof marks from the picture below?
I mistakenly wrote Walter Kirsten instead of Nimrod, sorry!
Thanks in advance for any help.

Pilgrim


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Pilgrim:

So you want to know about ALL the proofmarks, correct? I guess it would be better to maybe highlight each mark in a different colour for emphasis? Do note that this sporting weapon experienced proof between the 7th of June, 1939, when the new proof law was published and April Fool's Day 1940 and June 1st 1940 for the Sudetne Protectorate, a very interesting area.

Günter:
Are not the marks on your combo somewhat similar?

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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I believe I have encircled proofmarks less the constriction, Crown over W.

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Raimey
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I think this link will assist.

Gun made October 1939
8x57R cartridge
16 gauge, measure to see if still 65mm

http://www.shotguns.se/html/germany_1890-1945.html

Good luck

Mike

Mike

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