Markings on model 66 no dash ?

[Aussiecollector]

Hello fellas ,its been a while since i have posted here as hanging out here cost me a small fortune...lol.Anyway wandering if can get some help regarding the markings on the frame of my new to me S&W model 66 no dash.I have never seen anything like this before and curious as to what they may represent .Thanks for youre help.

Aussiecollector.

 

[peyton]

Your model 66 has been around the world!! Those markings appear to be West Germany proof marks, done on any firearm sold or used. I had this done on all my guns so I could join the local shooting clubs in the earlier 80's while I was stationed in Stuggart. Plus, the year would this was done was probably 1977. How did you acquire it? We like stories!!

 

[mercman]

I have the same markings on my 19-3 except the date is 72, it came from Germany.

 

[Aussiecollector]

Thanks fellas,yes since posting i have since found out about the German proof marks.I bought the gun only a few months ago of a local dealer here in Australia who imported two model 66 snubbies, i dont know the history of the gun but can only assume he imported it from Germany as i recenlty bout a model 49 bodyguard or him and it had similar markings.I will ring him and find out.Thanks for youre help fellas.