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The shotgun barrels was chambered for 16 gauge 2 9/16" shells and the rifle, based on what I can make out of the bore marking 118/35? is most likely a 9.3x72R.
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is there any easy way to find out around what time it was made? I downloaded the proof stamp log that i found posted here but its a little blurry
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Well, I do not see the term >>Nitro<< stamped anywhere so it would date between 1893 & 1912. I have seen that barrel stamp of >>RJ<< surmounted by a Crown on the lower rifled tube. I'll have to search. What stamps are on the frame?
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Too, the initials >>RW<< higher on the lower tube may point to a mechanic.
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Journeyman, The crown W on the barrels shows were choked, but the amount of constriction is not shown. Since it has been re-blued and it is unknown what process was used, suggest you keep a close watch for rib loosening, in case it was hot salts blued. Mike
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My apologies, Journeyman, The crown W on the barrels shows were choked, but the amount of constriction is not shown. Since it has been re-blued and it is unknown what process was used, suggest you keep a close watch for rib loosening, in case it was hot salts blued. Mike I didn't even consider that, thank you for the heads up
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I tried to get a better one of the rifle barrel stamps
Last edited by journeymen; 03/19/21 08:27 AM.
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The crown G means it was proofed for a single projectile. The 118/35 is the bore( not groove or bullet) diameter, expressed in gauge measurement. This works out to about 8.64mm or about .341". Experience shows that barrels with this marking commonly "slug" to .357-359" groove diameter. The most common chambering with this mark seems to be one of the 9.3x72R cartridges, but sometimes it may be found on one of the other case length 9.3 cartridges( 70-82mm) or some 9mm cartridges such as 9x58 1/2R S&S. The best way to determine the chambering is by making a chamber cast. If it were mine, I would try a 9.3x72R normal. before making a chamber cast, however. Mike
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How do I learn to read these markings? Is there a guide i can reference?
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No, not really a single but a composition of several will net you some info. GGCA typical has such references possibly including Wirnsberger: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Directory-Proof-Marks-Wirnsberger/dp/089149006XBut you really need to read it with several drilling examples with which to compare the marks. Serbus, Raimey rse
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To be honest with the knowledge depth here, I would post a single pic of a proofmark & then ask for the interpretation, which can be given a specific reference in a text.
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journeymen, There is a good reference in the 1975 Gun Digest. Mike
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