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Hawg · July 10, 2009, 11:14 PM

Ok did some checking and the ELG in an oval is a Liege proof mark in use from 1811-1892 so that's a pretty old puppy you've got, at least the barrels are. Stock could be new. ELG in an oval under a crown is the proof mark that's been in use since 1893.

July 10, 2009, 11:14 PM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	Ok did some checking and the ELG in an oval is a Liege proof mark in use from 1811-1892 so that's a pretty old puppy you've got, at least the barrels are. Stock could be new. ELG in an oval under a crown is the proof mark that's been in use since 1893.