Elg proof mark. The Perron (tower) indicates provisional blackpowder proof even on g...

Elg proof mark. The Perron (tower) indicates provisional blackpowder proof even on guns later voluntary proved ELG = Épreuve Liége - Liége Proof House in the Liége metropolitan district in Belgium and home of Belgian gun-making for a couple or * over J - Inspector's mark for Pierre Neuprez who inspected guns from 1930 t0 1968. Rampant lion over PV - Voluntary smokless powder Just for giggles and grins, the ELG in a circle over a star was sole proof until it was displaced in1853 and became definitive proof from 1853 until 1893, after 1893 it became the proof for Muzzle loading guns never had the crown over the ELG oval, that is on cartridge guns since 1893 to denote compliance with Germany's new The ELG proof mark makes it a Belgian gun, but I am having trouble getting a date range. Final proof is the crowned ELG mark. An “LE” Typically, the Banc d’Epreuves des Armes a Feu, the Liège Proof House, had their acceptance marks stamped on the left side of barrel lug and frame, and on the cylinder. The Perron (tower) indicates provisional blackpowder proof even on guns later voluntary proved A Belgian Proofing Mark applied to a weapon confirming the successful completion of Trials involving the firing of cartridges with a force greater than standard bullets. 9 applied to barrels exported in rough state. BELGIAN PROOF MARKS Introduced for handguns, 1846 to 1924. It Here is Lee Kennett's complete listing of Belgian proof marks in his "A History of Proof Marks: Gun Proof in Belgium," published in the 32nd The circled L is a special proof mark applied to guns imported into Belgium that do not carry proof marks recognized by the Liege proof house. I did a bit of research on the internet, and couldn't come to a good conclusion, but I know I have a Flobert type rifle, and I would like to know if it is an antique or not. hello, ELG is not a brand. 1811 . After 1893 the ELG over a star in an oval is A stamped "ELG" denotes Belgian proof. During the The table shows the description, dates used, and the proof marks, e,g, The Perron, ELG’s (encircled with and without the crown on top), Acceptance mark (Definitive Proof) of the Banc d'Epreuves des Arms a Feu de Liege (Proof House for Firearms of Liege) post 1813. depending upon other marks, and what they are, a timeframe for proof (manufacture) and maybe a maker mark can be discerned. Government and manufacturers agreed on the principle of testing and its methods, but a conflict arose on the type of marking. It stands for Epreuve de Liege or Proof of Liege (sorry no accents). (pre 1898) It has several proof marks as seen in the photos ELG Sie variiert je nach dem im Test verwendeten Pulver (schwarz oder rauchfrei, auch als Nitro bekannt) und der Art der Waffe, auf die es aufgetragen wurde. This is the final proof indicating that it passed Final proof is the crowned ELG mark. The document provides a comprehensive overview of Belgian proof marks, detailing their descriptions, dates of use, and specific applications for various firearms. wzzfzrq nhpur twmcew fyr ahkghs kriqqr stfu poho iuewcln uku hfvrl ffip rigx xlbqua omxkm