Got my first Victory but dont kow anything about markings

[garra]

Karl,

Thanks for the info on Photobucket, I uploaded some pictures so I will give it a try.
I see from your pictures of the markings on your revolver that you have the MA next to what I think may be the date. That messes up my idea that area was reserved for the armorer who did the rebuild. I have been finding some of this info from Ian Skennerton publications.

thanks again,

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[garra]

Karl,

Looking at the clear markings on the pictures you provided I found out a couple things. On the first picture just left of the broad arrow is a crown (the double hump)the inspectors number and the L for Lithgow. On the last picture the crossed flags are a proof, sometimes there is one on the barrel and another when the barrel is fitted to the receiver, your revolver may have had the barrel replaced in it's lifetime. I really cannot make out all portions on the proof in the 2nd picture. As a FYI the broad arrow is an indication that it is owned by the Government, so anything sold to the British Empire will have this arrow. There is actually a book explaining all these marks and proofs available, I just may have to spring for one.

regards,

gg

 

[KarlJ]

garra, thanks for the info. The serial number on the bottom of my barrel matches the serial number on the frame.

 

[garra]

Karl,

I was afraid of that. The example I saw in the acticle I was reading on the subject showed that exact proof when a barrel was inspected and another slightly more elaborate variation for the inspection when they were assembled. I did order the book I mentioned about the proofs and marks today. Maybe more will be reveiled as to when and why they were used.

regards

gg