Another Rookie Question: "PN" Stamp on BP Guns

hongrn · April 16, 2011, 11:31 AM

I see it on both Uberti and Pietta guns. What does it stand for? Thank you.

Hong

Hawg · April 16, 2011, 01:22 PM

The PN is the Gardone black powder proof. The star and coat of arms is the provisional Gardone proof for all Italian guns.

hongrn · April 16, 2011, 02:24 PM

Thanks Hawg.

junkman_01 · April 17, 2011, 06:32 AM

In Italian it is prova nera, meaning proof black.

kadima · April 20, 2011, 05:08 AM

Beg to differ,

PN = Polvere Nera = Black Powder

PSF = Polvere Senza Fumo = Smokeless Powder (you will find this on modern Italian weapons)

K.
(typing from Italy)

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April 16, 2011, 01:22 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	The PN is the Gardone black powder proof. The star and coat of arms is the provisional Gardone proof for all Italian guns.

April 17, 2011, 06:32 AM	#4
junkman_01 Junior member Join Date: November 9, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 260	In Italian it is prova nera, meaning proof black.

April 20, 2011, 05:08 AM	#5
kadima Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Posts: 190	Beg to differ, PN = Polvere Nera = Black Powder PSF = Polvere Senza Fumo = Smokeless Powder (you will find this on modern Italian weapons) K. (typing from Italy)