Originally Posted By: ellenbr
.... Could "EB" in an oval be the Belgian mark which has a "ELG"? ...


Raimey,

Close.... EB was a trade mark used by 2 Belgian makers. I can not supply the year 1 had it and the other took it over. The two makers:
Lambert & Theophile Britte
http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20b/a%20britte%20gb.htm

Charles Braekers & Co.
http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20belge/art...%20cie%20gb.htm

It was not uncommon for a trademark to pass from one firm to another. That is why dating the gun in some other manner is important.

For Belgian proof and trade marks:
http://damascus-barrels.com/bp.html

Pete