Longbranch wood stampings

[Alkaline1]

Hey folks

A friend of mine is getting a Longbranch refurbished and is wondering about typical cartouches for the furniture. One in particular is under the receiver. There are 3 typically seen. One is the C broad head. The second is the LB stamp underlined with a number.

The third is the topic of conversation. I believe it to be a government inspection stamp. Appears to be a oval type shape with a C broad head and a number? Anyone have any information on the purpose of this stamp and can verify the markings within?


Example: this rifle has 2 of the stamps in question

 

[purple]

The C surrounding the broad arrow is a Canadian military property stamp. Longbranch arsenal used a variety of inspectors stampings and proof marks on the rifles. If you posted some pics we could give a better idea of what you have.

 

[Alkaline1]

I dont have access to the rifle. I will post an example when i get off work.

 

[Alkaline1]

Pictures added for reference

 

[purple]

The first, third and fourth stampings behind the trigger guard are typical Longbranch inspection markings. I can't explain just what they mean. I and other collectors have simply accepted them as markings which identify Longbranch Arsenal production.

 

[Spaceballs]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us mate, now I finally know what the C means on my rifle!