Remington 14 1/2 .44WCF Rifle

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Had a look at one of the above today and wondering why there would be a D C over P with the crossed guidons and crown proof mark on a US made firearm. S/N is C over 45###. Did the Canadian government order a run of these and, if so, what for:confused: Kayceel
 
kayceel,
check over at the remington society forum, and you should find the info you are after. If I recall they were used in England and got the stamp there but the ol memory is getting real fuzzy on the details. I do know they are popping up everywhere with that stamp, amost more than 14 1/2s that aren't it seems. At first they were thought to be quite rare.
 
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Noel said:
kayceel,
check over at the remington society forum, and you should find the info you are after. If I recall they were used in England and got the stamp there but the ol memory is getting real fuzzy on the details. I do know they are popping up everywhere with that stamp, amost more than 14 1/2s that aren't it seems. At first they were thought to be quite rare.
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Check for a small "N", about 1/4 inch high, stamped on the rifle barrel or receiver, possibly on the tang. The British bought 10,000 of these in 1915 to put on smaller ships like Trawlers, Tugs, etc. The deal was brokered by J.P. Morgan who acted as an Agent for the British. The Canadian Proofs were put on by Canadian Inspectors, who were sent to the United States.

They also bought Remington Rolling Blocks in 7mm Calibre, and Winchester 1892 rifles in 44-40, and in 1917 after the Russian Revolution, took possession of a lot of Mosin-Nagant rifles.

English proofed rifles for Commercial Trade have English Proof Marks on them, and usually "Not English Make" stamped. These Remington 14 1/2 rifles have the DCP Canadian Proof Marks, but I have seen them with both, probably from a surplus rifle that stayed in England after WWI.
 
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