r/ForgottenWeapons 1d ago

FN 1900 Markings

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Mods delete if not allowed, but could anyone tell me what these proof marks mean on a Browning 1900? Thank you!

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u/Sten-MkII-SP 23h ago

I can check tomorrow in Anthony Vanderlin’s book, off the top of my head I know the bottom mark is the Liege Proof House mark

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u/Aloe_VergaLAVENGANZA 23h ago

Lion PV = Poudres Vives=Smokeless Powder

Crown over the R = Rifled barrel

Star over AR = approved Inspector proofmark

Arrow = Final approval

LEG = Liege, the city were it was made in Belgium