Thanks Mike. The restoration can be credited to the previous owner, who had the work done over a number of years. The colour case hardening was completed abroad and not here in Australia.

Here are some pics of the proof marks (albeit faint) - 577 BPE (2 3/4)

Chris

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IMG_9621 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]

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IMG_9626 by Chris Mulholland, on Flickr[/image]