Jump to content

Italian gun proof marks


hookbones
 Share

Recommended Posts

having just been asked to date an Italian gun i thought id add this table to the forum for the benefit of all who want to know

 

post-20426-1270280892.jpg

 

 

<note that in 1944 no guns were dated>

 

During the years 1935-1943, before the National code system was enacted, some Berettas were marked with the Roman numerals XIII (1935) through XXI (1943). Guns bearing those Roman numerals may need additional evidence to establish the year of manufacture.This table covers most manufactures that are completely or in part owned by Beretta so the majority of Italian firearms can be dated by using the above..

 

It is not clear when firearms by Italian manufacturers other than Beretta began to be marked with date codes - it may have been as late as 1954, with Roman numeral X.

 

 

hope this is of use to someone ,steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...