Recent content by hipowerkona

After further research, I found a proof book stating the Crown R is still used to this day (or the publishing date) on "Long gun rifled barrels". As recommended, if this has a "Federal Eagle B", that would make a post 1952 West German _____ proof. I found a "Federal Eagle FB" is a "Voluntary...

Very nice flynaked, Liege proofs like mine but in a different order. Also, your receiver does not have the Eagle 140 stamp meaning FN parts, that's why I was thinking my barrel was pre-war. I meant CROWN R not Star R before, sorry, but as the FN pistol barrels stopped being stamped Crown R in...

Post-War? Any chance FN Liege proofs unmounted barrels prior to May 12, 1940. Did Belgium use the Star R post-war? Which country used an Eagle B, West Germany? Thanks.

I am looking for '05' cleaning rod for a Erfurt 1904 GEW 98. I have a '85' currently. Thanks. Are you starting a Safety Latch serial number thread? I have several mismatched safeties, and cocking piece's, and followers. Thanks.

] First time submitter, thank you for your input and patience as only one close-up pic worked. I acquired a bcd 41 98K with FN barrel (s/n’s match except for upper barrel band, safety, stock, and handguard) a couple of years ago that I am trying to ID the markings. I have read that...