Enfield Proof Marks

[BPR]

I'm restoring an old 1853 3 band from IMA and am trying to decipher the proof marks on the barrel. They appear to be symbols rather than letters or numbers. Anyone know a source for old Enfield markings?

thx

BPR

 

[Jim K]

They probably are symbols. Assuming that was a British military weapon (and not made in Asia or made for another country) it should have British military proof marks which would include crossed pennants, a crown, and an inspector number. Usually a bronze brush will clean out the marks and a good magnifying glass will show them well enough to describe if not photograph.

Jim

 

[Z71]

My IMA P53 has some pretty cool proofs too.

Mine look to be a crown, square pretty thing, and anchor(some debate on that, but sure looks like an anchor!), and another pretty square thing.

I think the rifled muskets are made in Nepal myself, probably same manufacture as the Sniders and Gehindra(sp.) breechloaders.