Originally Posted By: Corkdecoy


Thanks for all of the input! These proof marks are not easy for a neophyte to interpret-to say the least! Here is a detail of the crossed swords stamp- does it denote the year of proof as 1897?


Hi CD, no it's not 1897 as COL Brown stated the crossed swords didn't come in until 1921. But, if you can give me the SN I can look it up for you.

Yes your right, Brit proof marks are a bit of a mine field!

Best!

Greg


Gregory J. Westberg
MSG, USA
Ret