Originally Posted By: ellenbr
Originally Posted By: AaronN
Originally Posted By: L. Brown
I can't spot even any vintage French proofmarks on that gun. The modern ones don't show up until 1897.


Its got this St Etienne proof in the dark oval on the barrel.



The French had their own calibre scale of 32 gauge to 56 gauge based on the Livre/French Pound from December 14th, 1810 till April 22nd, 1868. Also the St. Etienne touchmark of the encircled crossed palms surmounted by a crown flanked by 3 small crosses was used from 1856 - April 22nd, 1868.


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Raimey
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I had to do a little research on the earlier French mass measurements for an early pinfire cartridge I was researching recently.

I was wondering if you or anyone knows of a good book that goes into detail about various early measurements as they relate to guns and ammunition?

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