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Origin and Worth of Old Target Pistol?
Husker22
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My father has an old target pistol. The gun uses .22 shorts. The right side of the gun has a marking that shows the letter "B" with a crown above it and the letter "U" with a crown above it. The underside of the barrel has a marking that shows the letter "F" with a crown above it and the letter "G" with a crown above it. Anyone have an idea about the origin of this gun and it's approximate worth? Thank you!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Husker22/Pistol1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Husker22/Pistol2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Husker22/Pistol1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Husker22/Pistol2.jpg
Comments
These proof marks are relative to the pre-WWI German commercial and sporting firearms.
The Crown over 'B' is a German proof mark indicating that it has been proofed in assembled form.
The Crown over 'U' signifies final inspection.
The Crown over 'G' indicated that the barrel was rifled. (1924-1934)
The Crown over 'N' indicates that the firearm was proofed for Nitro-based powders.
The Crown over 'R' indicates that the firearm has been returned to the factory for a major repair or modification. If necessary, a second Crown over 'U' was was added if re-proofing was required.
Unfortunately, I don't see a reference to anything that resembles a Crown over 'F'. I'll keep looking when I have some more time.
Best.