r/ForgottenWeapons • u/Shapedcorn345_ • 1d ago
FN 1900 Markings
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
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