Gun barrel proof/armoury stamps.

kahnjar1 · 23rd September 2008, 04:55 AM

Hi Norman,
According to the information I have here, the E surmounted by a star was the mark of the MUTZIG Castle manufactury in Strasbourg which operated from 1793 til 1870. The figure 10 COULD BE the bore size perhaps. The other marks I can not find--sorry but I hope this is of some help.
Regard Stuart

Jim McDougall · 23rd September 2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Hi Norman,
According to the information I have here, the E surmounted by a star was the mark of the MUTZIG Castle manufactury in Strasbourg which operated from 1793 til 1870. The figure 10 COULD BE the bore size perhaps. The other marks I can not find--sorry but I hope this is of some help.
Regard Stuart

Thats excellent Stu! What reference are you using? I would really like to get threads going here with compilation of markings on guns, whether firearms or artillery, as well as picking up where we left off with swordsmiths markings on the thread on the other forum.

All best regards,
Jim

kahnjar1 · 24th September 2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Thats excellent Stu! What reference are you using? I would really like to get threads going here with compilation of markings on guns, whether firearms or artillery, as well as picking up where we left off with swordsmiths markings on the thread on the other forum.

All best regards,
Jim

Hi Jim,
Some years ago Gun Digest ran two seperate series of articles on gun proof in various countries. One series was written by Lee Kennett, and the other by A.Baron Engelhardt. I was lucky enough to have the foresight to photocopy these and they are my source.
Regards Stuart

Jim McDougall · 24th September 2008, 07:11 PM

Thank you so much Stuart! Sounds like they put together a pretty good compendium!
As I have mentioned, I honestly have always been involved in the study of swords and edged weapons, but have often been surprised that this publication has often presented valuable articles on edged weapons as well as firearms.
I think the point is that trying to focus study on a single area of arms and armour seems often to miss out on important closely related data and clues.

All best regards,
Jim

23rd September 2008, 04:55 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,809	Strasbourg?? Hi Norman, According to the information I have here, the E surmounted by a star was the mark of the MUTZIG Castle manufactury in Strasbourg which operated from 1793 til 1870. The figure 10 COULD BE the bore size perhaps. The other marks I can not find--sorry but I hope this is of some help. Regard Stuart

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

24th September 2008, 07:11 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,599	Thank you so much Stuart! Sounds like they put together a pretty good compendium! As I have mentioned, I honestly have always been involved in the study of swords and edged weapons, but have often been surprised that this publication has often presented valuable articles on edged weapons as well as firearms. I think the point is that trying to focus study on a single area of arms and armour seems often to miss out on important closely related data and clues. All best regards, Jim