Close Up Views . Visible Numbers and Markings. The same mark is stamped on the right side of the forestock, just behind the rear barrel band (fading). Search tips. The only real "proof mark" that I see is the Belgian. Its located behind the butt plate. German Mints and their mint marks are: A- Berlin D-Munich E-Muldenhutte (only until 1953) F-Stuttgart G-Karlsruhe J-Hamburg Switzerland Mints and their mint marks are: Paris AB or BB-Strasbourg Bern BA-Basel S-Solothurn Dec 9, 2013coindoc In Switzerland in the 1920s a system of responsibility marks called “poinçons de maître” was introduced for watch cases. Regarding the Swiss, according to the "Standard Directory of Proof Marks", they did not have a national proof house until 1871 which obviously post dates that rifle. The left side of the receiver carries the Providence Tool Company markings and it, along with the barrel, carry Swiss proof and acceptance marks. Example: type "5 cent*" to find coins of 5 cents and 5 centimes.. Use a dash to exclude the coins matching with a word or expression. Lock and iron furniture of standard pattern all bearing the crown B F stamp. To make sense of these proof marks, let’s look at those on the above slide chin. A Swiss Model 1842 percussion infantry musket The 42 inch .69 caliber smoothbore barrel marked at the breech with Liège proof, crown over B F maker's mark for Beuret Freres, a V within a circle (repeated on the stock) and an unidentified shield-shaped mark. Right side of the buttstock displays a Swiss Cross over the shield with a letter "V" inside. The top proof mark indicates the Kiel Proof House.Since Kiel is only 17 miles from SIG Sauer’s manufacturing facility in Eckernförde, that’s the proof mark you should expect to see on a … The Swiss Cross is stamped in the middle of the maker's markings. Back to the top of the page. Agustin L. asks: Could you send me information about mint marks on Swiss and German coins? To go to the page about Swiss hallmarks and other Swiss marks click on this link: Swiss hallmarks. A number of other countries have … The proof marks are indication that the revolver was 'proofed' or pressure tested by the receiving inspector at the Swiss Army that the cylinder and barrel would withstand operating pressure with a significant safety margin. Switzerland, 1st half-20th century. Kiel Proof House Mark. Century Arms International import mark . In England, the London and Birmingham proof houses were established (in 1637 and 1813, respectively) by Royal Charter to protect the public from the sale of unsafe weapons. Switzerland was not an occupied country but Germany placed contracts with some factories there. Proof marks are stamps applied to various parts of a weapon during and after manufacture to show that the weapon is safe for use with the ammunition for which it was designed.. The buttstock displays couple of small Swiss proof marks. This tag is the last person the rifle was issued to. This rifle has the following marks: Inspector Mark for (Major Mühlemann 1913-1941) Pressure Proof Test Passed. Refurbished in 1955 + sign indicating repairs were made . The Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin was the first Swiss military arm to be proofed. To search an expression, simply put quotation marks around it. Example: A search for "1 franc" is more precise than 1 franc.. You may use an asterisk as a wildcard. Such examples of items produced in the occupied European countries are fairly rare, and obviously a good find for any collector who can locate and recognise them. Hardwood stock, and marked with various Swiss proof; Swiss 1914 Pioneer Bayonet with Metal Scabbard,Swiss 1914 Pioneer Bayonet with Metal Scabbard, 24" long, blade 18 3/4", Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1911 Carbine, K31, Manufacturers: Elsener Schwyz, The 7.5 is indication of the caliber which is 7.5 Ordnanz. Swiss Poinçons de Maître. Two Swiss codes are noted. State Department and Foreign Affairs Records Records of the Foreign Service Posts of the Department of State (RG 84) Switzerland The Swiss Federal Council, concerned about a general European war, proclaimed the neutrality of the Swiss Federation on March 21, 1938, shortly after Germany's violation of Austrian territory.