Mark on Barrel

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Gentlemen:
Thank you very much for your responses. So, may I conclude this is likely a Belgium made barrel, with a Malherbe - Liege Inspector's mark ?
Rick.

That is what I believe is most likely, however , as we all know, native made weaponry was often 'enhanced' with European markings. Usually though, these spurious markings are easily distiguished. To my mind, this marking is genuine. But that is only my opinion.

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by thinreadline

That is what I believe is most likely, however , as we all know, native made weaponry was often 'enhanced' with European markings. Usually though, these spurious markings are easily distiguished. To my mind, this marking is genuine. But that is only my opinion.

Hello again.
Well, your opinion is much closer than mine, which was zero. LOL
I know what you mean about the spurios marks. They are usually detectable. But this looks like an obviuos "stamp". And your information makes complete sense. So I'll add this to the notes on the gun.

Thank you and Andreas for your information. A neat example of being able to utilize the knowledge on this Forum.
Rick

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hello again.
Well, your opinion is much closer than mine, which was zero. LOL
I know what you mean about the spurios marks. They are usually detectable. But this looks like an obviuos "stamp". And your information makes complete sense. So I'll add this to the notes on the gun.

Thank you and Andreas for your information. A neat example of being able to utilize the knowledge on this Forum.
Rick

Thanks Rick , thats a pleasure , and thank you for showing us your gun , it is a beauty !