in 1887
Barrel marking include the proof marks, choke code and weight of the barrels. Please be specific and we can give a more direct answer.
From markings and proof marks on the gun barrels and the frame. In some cases you need to remove the barrels, and look on the underside from markings.
I would assume what you are looking at are Belgian proof marks. Which, of course, tell the country of origin and not the manufacture. The P.V by the way implies that the firearm has been nitro proofed.
=(
The correct phrase is "sufficient proof".
the proof is dropped by zardman grunt.
Try your library.
These symbols are proof marks that were used by the belguim goverment to show that the gun in question passed there pressure tests that were required prior to shipping the gun.
I suspect that your Winchester may have been used in Canada...hence the British proof marks? I suspect that your Winchester may have been used in Canada...hence the British proof marks?
Inspector marks, assy marks, proof marks
There is a Belgian proof mark for smokeless powder that resembles what you're describing. You usually see proof marks on the barrel flats (breech end of the barrels on the bottom side). Another common Belgian proof mark is the letters ELG inside an oval.
My understanding is that Enders Royal Service shotguns were made by Cresent Fire Arms in Norwich Conn. Cresent was part of the H & D Folsom Arms Co. and Folsom Arms did import shotguns fron Belgian, so maybe I'm wrong. Assuming this gun was proofed for smokless powder the Belgian proof would be a standing lion with PV underneath. It should also note the guage (in this case 12) and the length of the chambers in millimeters, such as 12-70. U.S. made guns do not require a proof mark.