Barrel markings interpretation ?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

... The big trouble with this conclusion, is I must then wonder why make a perfect forged mark, ....then give the game away with French writing!?! ...

Just think of it as being genuine Spanish barrels for exports, receiving a French inspection countermark at arrival .

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

... Sometimes things just do not make sense.
It's like forging perfect banknotes, then putting Mickey Mouse on one corner...

It does make sense when you think of Disneyland currency .

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

... I like the gun very much, and a bit of mystery never hurt...

Absolutely !

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

...Thank you my good friend, for all your help on this...

Always at your disposal .

[Pukka Bundook]

Fernando,

To quote you;
"Just think of it as being genuine Spanish barrels for exports, receiving a French inspection countermark at arrival ".

This may be Very close to the truth!

Richard.