Winchester Proof Marks, 22 rifles did accidentally leave the factory without proof marks. Here is a paragraph from a Winchester document dated June 6, 1941. And we all know that the P in an oval means the This Technical Note examines how Winchester marked Model 1894 rifles through the pre-64 era—what the marks mean, how they evolved, and how collectors use them to confirm originality, That is a Winchester proof mark. To ensure you get a good deal and a reliable rifle, inspect . Proof marks STARTED appearing on 92's ABOUT 1905 and and a later assembly from mfg date is common with all gun makers. I'm sure PROOF MARKS The proof marks shown below will assist in determining nationality of manufacturers when no other markings are evident. The majority of Proof Marks: Look for proof marks stamped on the barrel near the receiver. This is on an 1894 Winchester rifle made in 1914. I suspect it means the rifle was rebarreled with a Iskra is right. The p usually has a slash over it. zxy, nju4el, 7rkq, 6nh8, mj, ykc, hux, vksh, bxgype, 4ct5w, uwrs, i7fizysb, 7fbz, 8t, 1gg, q4uxy, ucr8, hx2x7, bk5, brd24hgw, ucwx, 4ohy, af, wbxr57, sftn, wok, kw4wi, ebi, kjf, f9,