Hello Gents (& Ladies?),
I have an 1853 Enfield that among other marks appears to have an inspection stamp on the lockplate in front of the Makers name and adjacent to the first screw. It is the letter "B" below a crown. I assume it is an inspection stamp for the lockplate but I have not seen this on in this location/style before.
Does anyone have information on this? I have a number of reference books but I have not seen this identified or discussed.
Please advise,
John
I have an 1853 Enfield that among other marks appears to have an inspection stamp on the lockplate in front of the Makers name and adjacent to the first screw. It is the letter "B" below a crown. I assume it is an inspection stamp for the lockplate but I have not seen this on in this location/style before.
Does anyone have information on this? I have a number of reference books but I have not seen this identified or discussed.
Please advise,
John