Stamp on a Turkish muzzle loader

archer · 14th September 2007, 11:26 PM

Thanks Rand, I was pondering your question, when I spotted a proof mark peeping out almost hidden by the stock. I would say age mid 1800s. Then the lights came on briefly. All the British guns I've owned or handled are dripping with proof marks on all major parts. I have to assume German and other European guns would be the same. Thanks for the links, I'll look into them.

Steve

ham · 14th September 2007, 11:39 PM

Archer,

The mark on your barrel reads, IMTIHAN.
It means TESTED or PROVED

Ham

rand · 15th September 2007, 12:27 AM

Hey Ham,

Can you tell me if the proof mark is in Arabic, Turkish or Farsi?

Thanks,

rand

14th September 2007, 11:26 PM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	More Info Thanks Rand, I was pondering your question, when I spotted a proof mark peeping out almost hidden by the stock. I would say age mid 1800s. Then the lights came on briefly. All the British guns I've owned or handled are dripping with proof marks on all major parts. I have to assume German and other European guns would be the same. Thanks for the links, I'll look into them. Steve Attached Images

15th September 2007, 12:27 AM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Proof Mark Hey Ham, Can you tell me if the proof mark is in Arabic, Turkish or Farsi? Thanks, rand

14th September 2007, 11:39 PM	#2
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Archer, The mark on your barrel reads, IMTIHAN. It means TESTED or PROVED Ham