I know there's not much more to say but I continue to plow ahead...with proof marks, dates, SN's etc. It's already been done but I think I can make it easier for future French gun shooters.

Here is a question...a Ronhard Cizeron hammer gun barrel, 6.5 (1889-1912) with the "Acier Comprime" press symbol along with with PS proof. http://www.naturabuy.fr/Fusil-chasse-saint-etienne-chiens-calibre-16-65-item-3628117.html



Another site discussing a different gun says this about PS: "The letter R means that the barrels are compatible with smokeless powder and appeared in 1897. No 3R appeared in 1898. The barrels are stamped PS with a crown, a Saint-Etienne standard smokeless proof starting in 1901.". http://www.gournetusa.com/ideal.htm

I sure thought smokeless powder came with the PT mark from about 1900. So what is PS?

Last edited by Argo44; 08/21/17 11:34 PM.
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