[REB]

The barrel for my P89 has what looks like a reversed R stamped on it. What does this indicate?

 

[COFFEE POT]

That's the proof stamp. It's not complete. It's a hand stamp so the punch isn't always straight. It should look like a backwards 'R' with an 'S' intertwined.

 

[tkarter]

quote:Originally posted by tkarter

The one on my P 89 looks like a zero T brand.
Thanks Coffeepot.

Those are hand stamped someone needs a bigger hammer.


tk

 

[COFFEE POT]

The caliber is rollmarked when the barrel is soft. The proofmark comes after the barrel has been hardened. Getting a good-looking proofmark on a barrel that hard by hand is a real chore.