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Proofmark information
yblockhead
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I have a stock/holster for a FN Highpower with a proofmark that is a crown over an oval G-C (I think) I tried to luck it up on the net, but no luck. Any ideas?
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Could you please post quality close-up photos of the holster stock.
EDIT #1
This is the only one I could get from your 3 links?
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"The Belgian military not only accepted guns, but also accepted specific parts. As such Belgian officers were present at FN marking parts before assembly. Finished guns were typically shipped to "La Manufacture d'Armes de l'Etet de Liege" (MAE or State Arms Manufacturer) a prominent state arsenal. The MAE was also known as "Manufacture d'Armes de l'Etat". At FN it was often referred to as "Manufacture d'Armes de Liege". Although different, these name all refer to the same arsenal.
Evidence indicates that parts were stamped at FN but that the final guns were accepted and stamped at MAE.
The MAE had for long manufactures and repaired firearms for the Belgian military. This role slightly changed in the 1890s when FN became the sole supplier of the Model 1889 Mauser rifle. At the time the MAE changed its function to repairing equipment. Manufacturing was limited to spare parts only.
During World War I, the MAE re-established itself as a manufacturer. After the war, it was in charge of refinishing guns. As such, the MAE never manufactured complete pistols but did refinish and repair pistols, some with arsenal replacement parts."
That's most of the information I have at hand. I would guess then that your stock/holster was a military piece. Do you have the accompanying pistol to go with it?
Thanks for the information so far!