Merci FAB. Here is a quick translation:

The proof house stamp for this rifle is post-1923. The crossed lightening bolts indicate that the rifle has been proofed in a finished state.

In 1926, the Verney-Carron Company purchased a patent from the Faure Company, for a rifle with a fixed barrel and sliding type locking mechanism. In 1927 it was put into production under the designation "Stopvis."

"1922" is in a totally different font and style from the Saint-Étienne proof mark,

The Saint-Étienne proof mark, the 7.5 cm chamber mark and the 19.5 bore mark appear to be analogous.

The PT proof and the finished gun proof also look similar but may also differ.

This looks to be a barrel made in the early 1920's and proofed by the Saint-Étienne proof house, then reused later and reproofed as a finished gun. But it is really hard to reconcile the stamps.

What do you think? FAB - welcome your observations.

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Last edited by Argo44; 07/19/24 11:57 PM.
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