Originally Posted By: 2holer
Could the LJ be a barrel maker's mark?


That is a good question. Many have been doing a lot work on that front over the years. I have over 1,000 marks documented and that is just for the Belgian makers.

http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_Trade_Marks.html

I could add another 500 - 1,000 to that list.

Raimey has been working on the German / Austrian makers. While others here have been working on the English makers.

It becomes too speculative with out proof. The Belgians had to register their trademarks early on. In some cases, a trademark belonged to a a maker then was re-registered to another maker when the 1st user died or did not renew. So it is important to date the gun.

In addition to maker's marks, we have found jobbers, knitters, resellers, lot and factory marks.

It has, in some cases lead to a deeper understanding of the trade. It was common for a gun from Belgian to go through a broker in Antwerp. From there to a importer in New York.



SeattleVet,

That is no clunker. It is a very nice mid grade gun. Any one would be proud to carry it in the field. For ammo check out RST http://www.rstshells.com They have the correct length and pressure for your gun.

Pete

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