PatK100 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hello Folks, I was given an old English hammer gun dated around the turn of the centery the other week, It is in excellent condition, I was planning on taking it out to try it at the weekend and I thought I better check that it is in proof. On the stamping it thas a crown over BV which I take it is when it was first proofed when it was made, it is also stamped with the crown over BP and Nito Proofed which I think means it was reproofed at Birmingham for Nitro Powder. Does this sound right so far ? The question I have is there there is also another stamp on the barrels at reads 1 and one eigth - does this mean it is only proofed for one and one eigth cartridges ? if this is the case is it still possible to get cartridges in this size and if so where from, if not what does it mean. I would be grateful for any advise before I try shooting it. Mod - I apologise if I have posted this in the wrong are - perhaps if I have you could move it to the correct area. Many thanks in anticipation of your help Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have been looking for the same info I recon Midland gun Co with bsa barrels here is the link for my thread http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/217292-bsa-sxs-hammer-gun-info-please/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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