British constabulary revolver

[BrotherRockeye]

Another question what does the M* stand for. I tried attaching the cylinder photo, if it doesn't work the photo is on pg 1. Thanks

The M is an inspectors mark.

This may answer further questions for you:

http://www.damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html

 

[V1]

I don't think info on 19th century inspectors' stamps exists. Has anyone seen it anywhere?

 

[Thenoobgunsmith]

Maybe it's jut my eyes but in the last pic the barrel looks to angle upwards from the frame.

Beautiful revolver though.

 

[tacfoley]

It is devoid of English proof marks, but IS clearly marked up for the retailer, Trulock & Harriss of Dawson St Dublin. They were well-known suppliers of small arms like this to the RIC as well as civilians.

It is also in exemplary condition.

tac

 

[BrotherRockeye]

Here's a sample of some various proof marks for reference

I don't think info on 19th century inspectors' stamps exists. Has anyone seen it anywhere?

What kind of info are you referring to?

 

[V1]

Years corresponding to star-letter inspector marks prior to yr 1900

 

[tacfoley]

Years corresponding to star-letter inspector marks prior to yr 1900

Trulock & Harriss closed their doors in 1895.

tac

 

[BrotherRockeye]

Years corresponding to star-letter inspector marks prior to yr 1900

The letter under the star generally designated which inspector has proofed the iron afaik.

Example of an Inspector's mark which could be any letter of the alphabet

I don't believe the letter has anything to do with when it was inspected, but by whom.

 

[V1]

The letter under the star generally designated which inspector has proofed the iron afaik.

Correct. But if you went by the link you provided, they list only 20th century inspectors.

 

[tacfoley]

It is generally agreed over here that the letter on the stamp can be any letter of the alphabet probably excluding the letters 'i' and 'w' [not seen]. According to 'Notes on the proof of shotguns and other small arms' published by the London Proof House, Fifth Edition 1993, No ISBN.

OTOH, letters on British and Swiss proof marks are indicative of the initials or code number of the inspecting officer. In British proof houses - London and Birmingham - the letter or number denotes the seniority of the inspector, with 1 or A denoting the most senior such person.

tac