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birdshot · November 10, 2012, 08:13 PM

Robert the three proof marks are all German. The proof mark that is a crown over a U, a black powder proof, was the first, 1891-1917. The gun was later proofed for smokeless powders. I post more after I compare a few german underlevers with yours.

November 10, 2012, 08:13 PM	#11
birdshot Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Location: north platte nebraska Posts: 344	Robert the three proof marks are all German. The proof mark that is a crown over a U, a black powder proof, was the first, 1891-1917. The gun was later proofed for smokeless powders. I post more after I compare a few german underlevers with yours.