tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.comments2024-02-21T00:30:48.424-08:00Hits and MissesGerard H. Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-58147676018486701622016-10-28T05:40:49.047-07:002016-10-28T05:40:49.047-07:00Carl, I've checked Wirnsberger's Standard ...Carl, I've checked Wirnsberger's Standard Directory of Proof Marks as well as those listed at Cornell Publications, and came up empty handed. My best guess is that it's a maker's mark, but of course I could be wrong. Sorry!Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-69307647238799030242016-10-27T12:15:55.281-07:002016-10-27T12:15:55.281-07:00What about a lightning bolt with a star above? Eve...What about a lightning bolt with a star above? Ever seen that? It is located just above the circle with <br /> E<br />LGAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787610579050014757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-52862183454062907202016-09-17T05:35:46.171-07:002016-09-17T05:35:46.171-07:00Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Brando...Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Brandon, but I've been out of the country w/o internet access. The "1136" might be the serial number for that pair of pistols. No maker's name anywhere? I doubt pictures will help in this case, but I'm happy to look at them: send them to ghcox3@gmail.com.Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-18264082762726670192016-09-05T00:26:51.374-07:002016-09-05T00:26:51.374-07:00Thanks for making me know all these, those who lov...Thanks for making me know all these, those who love guns will love to know all that you had explained.They look great actually. Those who wants gun may take help form the <a href="http://www.bostonfirearms.com" rel="nofollow">MA Gun License</a> to maintain good health for longer hours as having them in your life may be a good thing for your safety and self defense.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455779831351440576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-9896473623480816952016-09-04T12:32:32.306-07:002016-09-04T12:32:32.306-07:00Hello,
I have two ELG 1136 Belgian Percussion Du...Hello, <br /><br />I have two ELG 1136 Belgian Percussion Dueling pistols with a 6 inch barrel. The 1136 is engraved on the bottom of the barrel. I have tried to look up an 1136 but am unable to locate them anywhere. Do you have any information on them? I have pictures If you need them. Thanks Brandon Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393512818535996941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-6882459010904509302016-08-17T18:31:56.326-07:002016-08-17T18:31:56.326-07:00I found one with elg with a star underneath in a c...I found one with elg with a star underneath in a circle but there was also a T with a star above it and the letter S also on the cylinder pin fire solid erase revolver with a collapsible trigger was told it was .31Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762040839644121865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-84728865881958088392016-08-06T18:24:51.041-07:002016-08-06T18:24:51.041-07:00I deleted the second comment because it duplicated...I deleted the second comment because it duplicated the first. I agree with you: Brad Watson's Jane is unforgettable.Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-7606520049551369862016-08-06T17:22:46.293-07:002016-08-06T17:22:46.293-07:00Beautiful review Gerry. It is a wonderful novel, ...Beautiful review Gerry. It is a wonderful novel, one of he best I've ever read. Miss Jane stay with me, I think of her often.<br /><br />Best,<br />JimOld Gunkie in Wyominghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361207827364887045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-31711274767261754612016-07-23T11:12:03.565-07:002016-07-23T11:12:03.565-07:00Mark, I'm unclear what the "leg in a circ...Mark, I'm unclear what the "leg in a circle" looks like; ditto the "star over the k". Some sharp photos might help; send them to (ghcox3@gmail.com). "Cueruy" could be the maker. Sorry I can't be more helpful.Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-32732166627393243662016-07-22T04:40:52.786-07:002016-07-22T04:40:52.786-07:00I need help finding out more about this pistol.. l...I need help finding out more about this pistol.. leg in a circle star over the k in 3 places and a crown over jj and the name j. Cueruy and NR under the grip Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892469355347710372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-62682841748661530562016-07-21T15:03:03.789-07:002016-07-21T15:03:03.789-07:00Hi, thanks for the info and knowledge you provided...Hi, thanks for the info and knowledge you provided. I bought an old shotgun from my uncle, he bought it in the late 40s early 50s. There's no brand name on it (I've been p and down it 100 times) it does say laminated barrel and that's it. It is a hammer back breakaway 12 gauge side by side. Very long barrel. I have pics of the Proof marks I want to show you. I found a couple on this site and also nramuseum.com leading me to believe its a British or Belgian gun. However, there are more proof marks that I cannot find on the internet. I will try to upload a pic if it'll let me. Any info will help. Thanks. have a great day! <br /><br />BeauBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918769722750901787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-634572223088874592016-07-01T07:01:56.460-07:002016-07-01T07:01:56.460-07:00Sorry for my delay in responding: I've been O...Sorry for my delay in responding: I've been OOT and off-line for two weeks. Can't help much w/o some photos (send to ghcox3@gmail.com). Pistol made in Belgium, as you know. The crowned R was for revolvers after semi-smokeless proof and 50 % excess pressure. Don't know about the Star P. And I don't ever evaluate guns. Wish I could be more helpful!Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-6620825793784681162016-06-22T16:57:09.001-07:002016-06-22T16:57:09.001-07:00Greetings Easthampton again,
I have since, resear...Greetings Easthampton again, <br />I have since, researched:<br />The officers of the 105th Ohio were issued the 38-40 “44”. And I have a photo taken at Winchester, TX with Maj. Thomas Doan during the Dusty March, July 1863, Dechard, TN. (copy right L.R. Stevans): cant verify it is Maj. Doan, but on his hip is a pistol, which looks alike a 7 ½ in. Can you add any details? Or any info? Your help is appreciated. <br />254.541.2985 John Hille, john@jhille.com <br />Johnhttp://jhille.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-51832513878302807822016-06-22T16:44:12.024-07:002016-06-22T16:44:12.024-07:00Greetings Easthampton,
I have been researching an ...Greetings Easthampton,<br />I have been researching an old antique pistol that has been in our family for generations.<br />What leads me to your group was the “Hits and Misses” article posted in 2014’; on Deciphering Belgian Proof Marks (my piece has the spelling Belgium). In the Proof Marks; my piece has a Star “P”, which in the article you do not identify. Also on the chamber there are three marks, one which I have not been able to identify, but appears to be provisional proof? Would that appear at this location on the piece?<br />What I’m attempting to do, is get this pistol appraised; thus the research to discover all the markings. <br /><br />I have a Belgium 38-40 with a 7 ½ in barrel all matching. The crown R and star P stamped on the barrel, receiver, and cylinder. I have two sets of wood handles and artillery holster with marks of 7 ½ ; 44; 105C. The blue is rough but the action works. I have not fired it. I think it was made 1890 but not sure. How do I price this piece?<br />Johnhttp://jhille.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-52413163766622665692016-04-22T08:44:05.502-07:002016-04-22T08:44:05.502-07:00Dear Shamsher, I can't help much without sharp...Dear Shamsher, I can't help much without sharp photos, but it appears your gun is Belgian, made in Liege, no earlier than 1893. I can't tell if it was proved for nitro: those have a lion over the PV. The 1KG 545 is the barrel weight in grams. The 12.65 I take to mean 12 gauge with 2 1/2" chambers (70 would be the modern 2 3/4"). So I'd guess it was made in the late 1800's. Do check with a gunsmith before you shoot it! Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-74306022835921223292016-04-20T07:52:53.674-07:002016-04-20T07:52:53.674-07:00i have old 12 bore gun with marking as -elg with c...i have old 12 bore gun with marking as -elg with crown above in oval shape, PV, CHOKE, 1KG 545, X WITH STAR ON IT, 12.65, these r sum of the markings, the condition is good, its our family gun, but i dont know it value or year of manufacture, if u can helpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329200658133099202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-63931095508851924892016-04-01T05:47:40.452-07:002016-04-01T05:47:40.452-07:00A "Greener" double? It could be almost ...A "Greener" double? It could be almost anything: an English Greener, which would have Birmingham, England, proof marks, or it could be a double of dubious origin. Photos of the flats on the barrels and on the action would help a lot. Can you send me some, Ed? Email: ghcox3@gmail.com.Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-67189013440892694262016-03-27T15:27:18.965-07:002016-03-27T15:27:18.965-07:001902 a greener twobarrel it has hh on botten of ba...1902 a greener twobarrel it has hh on botten of barrel what do i haveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910524115441696088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-8085227846164417192016-03-16T07:14:48.569-07:002016-03-16T07:14:48.569-07:00Thanks, Fred! As an Australian, you might also be...Thanks, Fred! As an Australian, you might also be interested in my post on Danforth's map of the world.<br />Best, GerryGerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-15326161347957904232016-03-16T03:40:41.892-07:002016-03-16T03:40:41.892-07:00Interesting blog. This is one of my favorite blog ...Interesting blog. This is one of my favorite blog about hunting and I also want you to update <br /><br />more post like this. Thanks for sharing this article.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.qldfirearmaccessories.com/index.php" rel="nofollow">Gun Parts for Sale Australia</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213255368376571640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-7322477448907745072016-01-31T06:15:20.050-08:002016-01-31T06:15:20.050-08:00Sounds like a 19th C. Belgian pinfire shotgun (gri...Sounds like a 19th C. Belgian pinfire shotgun (grin). Pictures would help! Any maker's name on the rib between the barrels?<br />Best,<br />GerryGerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-81167789324826901992016-01-28T15:02:25.722-08:002016-01-28T15:02:25.722-08:00Hi Gerard and everyone!
I have got a 19th century...Hi Gerard and everyone! <br />I have got a 19th century belgian double barrel pin fire shoutgun with walnut stock(116cm). Rich engraved. It has punched on one side of barrel 17.2, on the other side punched JC, EL ,pinfire symbol, K and crown on its top, E LG little crown under them in oval.<br />Please help me to get the closest identification for this nice firearm. <br />Many thanx<br /><br />PS:. I can send pictures of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-19493530659417699232016-01-18T05:57:56.140-08:002016-01-18T05:57:56.140-08:00A follow-up note. Commentator "Damascus"...A follow-up note. Commentator "Damascus" is flat-out wrong on one point: the English DO use linseed oil in alkanet oil. As the English gunsmiths Desmond Mills and Mike Barnes state in Amateur Gunsmithing (Boydell Press, 1986), alkanet root is soaked in a mixture of turpentine and--wait for it--Linseed Oil!Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-36354528464417481402015-12-09T06:31:11.215-08:002015-12-09T06:31:11.215-08:00Yes, it has a chapter on the 6.5x54 M-S, plus ones...Yes, it has a chapter on the 6.5x54 M-S, plus ones on the 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6.5x55, the 6.5/284 & 6.5/06, the 264 Magnum, and the 26 Nosler. As Dryden said of Chaucer, "Here is God's plenty."Gerard H. Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893768189194224022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284009621259933975.post-32404889830504854932015-12-07T19:01:26.543-08:002015-12-07T19:01:26.543-08:00I need to get it and I am not even really a handlo...I need to get it and I am not even really a handloader. It READS well, as John does.<br /><br />Does it have 6.5 x 54? JOHN has one....Steve Bodiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.com