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Can a time frame be narrowed down by these proof marks? They are from an FW Kessler boxlock. I don't see a date code. The chambers are still 2 9/16" and the barrels have nitro stamped in them on the side just below the water table. 
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WWI period.
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Too, I'd hazard a guess of a date range of 1912-1919.
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Thanks Raimey. That's the range I was thinking but wasn't sure. I found the exact same gun that is advertised in an old FW Kessler catalog that is featured in the German Gun website.
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Images of any other marks may narrow the date range. Be sure to check Dietrich's Website managed by the very adept Larry Schuknecht.
Germanhuntingguns
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