proof mark
The "crown" of any firearm is the front end of the barrel- the muzzle. It refers to a rounded shape of the end of the barrel.
about a hundred and a half.
A tool that cuts a crown at the muzzle end of the barrel
Liege, Belgium Superior proof mark A smokeless powder proof
1850-1870
Actually, the rings are called Claddagh rings and they're Irish in orgin. Hands meaning friendship, heart meaning love, and the crown loyalty.
The muzzle 9front end) is rounded over- that is the crown of the muzzle. Some target rifles have flat muzzles.
You may have some success at the shotgun world website, (shotgunworld.com) there is a vast network of collectors and shotgun experts there that may be able to help
Try your library.
The diamond 12 says it is a 12 gauge and the crowned ELG that it was manufactured in Belgium after 1893.
'I have a 12 gauge double barrel with the same marking. It also has an oval with a crown above it and 'ELG' as a marking that indicates Belgian. I will have my gunsmith have a look at it and see what they say..
If the barrel is cut to a length of 18 inches or greater as measured from the breech face to the crown, its worth $50 to $100. If the barrel is shorter than 18 inches, it's worth 10 years at Club Fed.