I posted a week or so ago about the Lang made tranters patent gun i had acquired which was sadly out of proof.

London proof master tells me that there is no more issuing of exemptions due to abuse of the system.

Tells me that the new proof act will have some provision for exemption they hope but they can't guarantee or say when it will be ready.

I need advice from people who have sent things for reproof as to what extent do they need to be perfect to be accepted.

The gun is fine, on face but needs to be down on the bites just a bit more.

The only issue is signs that a dent has been raised in the left hand tube, this has been partially struck off. The proof master says they understand its not always possible to make raised dents completely invisible but i need to hear from people with experience, how good is good enough?