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Proof marks on a Beretta pistol

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Some older foreign manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a location, rather than a manufacturer. These firearms are cottage industry type weapons without a specific brand name. The examiner must rely on proof marks when trying to identify these firearms. There are a number of reference books that display proof marks and their meanings.

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