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I have a set of damascus barrels serial number 207512. Made in 1924. They do not have any proof stamps.
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Wouldn't expect any at that time. The proof stamps begin appearing about 1926.
From my observations the proof stamps begin appearing in the high 216xxx range where we see first a few guns with --
TESTED PB
U.S.A.
216976 02 V in circle barrel steel.jpg
Then in the 217xxx range we begin seeing the PARKER BROS. OVERLOAD PROVED stamp --
217568 01 JG in oval and Overload Proved.jpg