For the ultimate book on FN pick up "Ars Mechanica" by Francotte and Gaier. It is a great book that explains the company history in depth. Some really rare photos as well.
Fabrique Nationale Oct 15, 1888
- Albert Simmonis, p300 c200
- Jules Ancion, p600, c200
- Dresse-Laloux, p600, c200
- M.A.L., p600, c200
- Dumoulin Freres, p600, c200
- Joseph Janssen, p600, c200
- Henri Pieper, p1200, c200
- Pirlot et Fresart, p600, c200
- Credit General Liegeois, p600, c0
- Nicolas Vivario, p300, c0
- Auguste Francotte, p0, c200
- Emil et Leon Nagant p0, c200
- prefered shares 6,000 common shares2,000
Take the barrels off and look at the proof marks:
http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.htmlPete
