I also have a 20 ga set of Leopold Bernard Barrels that are fluid steel I wonder if post 1890.
Jeff G.
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Jeff,
The LB in a circle with a Crown was Bernard's mark. I believe at one point they were proofing their own barrels. The
ƎP is a Paris mark for finished and soldered barrels that was not used until July 30, 1897. In 1924 it became the mark of black powder proof of semi-finished barrels at 14,200 psi.
The date of manufacture does not equate to the date of proof. That is, barrels or complete guns can be proofed much later than they are made. Also, they can be sent back for reproof for a variety of reasons.
I do not know if Russia was part of the Brussels Convention. Perhaps Geno can answer that one.
It is a treat to see these rare Russian guns.
Pete
