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Proof marks on guns - shotgun markings explained

All about serial numbers and proof marks on guns from Italy, Spain and Japan and what you need to know when buying second-hand - plus tips on reproofing

What makes a gun a magnum? What does the term actually mean these days?

Are the terms “magnum” and “3in” synonymous? In other words, if a gun is marked “magnum” does that mean it will have a 3in chamber?

Guns - shotguns, rifles, proofmarks - your questions answered

Steel shot performance - the pros and cons discussed by experts

Steel proof English side by side shotgun - how can I find one?

Q: Much has been said about the steel shot debate and it looks inevitable that many old, and often hand-made, guns will be scrapped or become obsolete ornaments. While there are a huge number of steel-proofed over-and-unders, does anyone make a steel-proofed side-by-side to an English specification for less than, say, £1,500? I’m specifically thinking of 30in barrels, straight stock and a maximum weight of 6lb 12oz.   A: I don’t agree that old guns will “become obsolete ornaments”. Any nitro-proofed gun that is still in proof can be used with standard steel shot cartridges. It does not have to be specifically proofed for steel shot.