fortune82 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 On Saturday I was in the local gunshop buying some cartridges when I noticed a mint condition Belgian sxs .410 on the shelf. After checking it over I bought it. The gun is in perfect condition and has 29 inch barrels. The only problem is it appears it is only proofed for black powder. Is this a problem? Should I return it to the shop I bought it from? Will it be safe to fire modern 2.5 inch nitro cartridges? Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 if it really is black powder u should get it reproofed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 NO WAY-the difference between nitro powder and black in terms of pressure characteristics are enomous and this kind of trick could possibly blow up in your face.Did the dealer make it quite clear that it was not proofed 4 nitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have since spoken the dealer who assures me it is proofed for nitro powder. The proof marks are a vertical oval with E above LG above a star. There is then a star above a P and then an elongated C containing .410 / 65 - for the caliber and chamber length. Anyone any the wiser on these marks? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) The ELG above a star in oval is black powder proof for rifles used from 1810 to present , The star above a p in an inspectors mark , And the c with 410/65 is your calibre and chamber length , What you need to find is a lion above PV that denotes nitro proof in belgium and has been in use since 1891 . http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/sty.../attach_add.png Edited October 5, 2009 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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