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Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks
19/12/04 04:28 PM

CptCurl:

No, it certainly does NOT mean that you're a dolt. Until you're thoroughly indoctrinated, British proof marks can be confusing as hell. I've been at it a long time, and it took me quite a while to get it. It didn't help that the first reference book I bought on proof marks was replete with errors in the British section, which I had no way of knowing. The number of dealers who regularly deal in British rifles but don't know "c'mere" from "sic 'em" about the proof marks is simply amazing. I recently spoke to one of the worlds largest dealers in such rifles who didn't know the date significance of the chamber length mark - and when you're reviewing a gun for originality, that one can bite you! Don't feel like the Lone Ranger.

Did you get this rifle from a dealer and did he represent it as original? If so, have a chat with him. A reputable dealer will make an adjustment. My thought was that you can't do that until you know that you might want to. My goal wasn't to ruin your day. I'm sorry that I did.

It really is a beautiful rifle and is certainly worth serious $ as it is. Any Woodward is a "best" and, in that kind of condition, a work of art. Depending on the price, you may not have gotten hurt at all. I'm a shooter and hunter, not a collector. For me, I would view the Nitro barrels as a plus anyway. As long as you love it, enjoy it and don't worry about it.
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Edited by NitroX (22/12/04 02:48 PM)

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Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	18/12/04 02:30 PM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	30/12/04 02:47 PM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	NitroX	30/12/04 03:26 PM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	mehulkamdar	24/12/04 04:47 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	24/12/04 05:34 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Morten	24/12/04 07:49 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	24/12/04 08:09 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Morten	24/12/04 08:24 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	mehulkamdar	25/12/04 11:08 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Morten	28/12/04 12:06 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	mehulkamdar	29/12/04 05:53 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	4seventy	25/12/04 01:16 PM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	mehulkamdar	26/12/04 07:15 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	4seventy	26/12/04 09:36 AM
Re: Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	mehulkamdar	29/12/04 05:50 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	470Rigby	19/12/04 12:13 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	400NitroExpress	18/12/04 05:07 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	17/12/07 12:57 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Anonymous	17/12/07 01:02 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	17/12/07 10:20 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	17/12/07 10:26 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	NE450No2	17/12/07 10:56 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	cadet	19/12/07 02:25 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	19/12/07 10:33 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Nakihunter	17/12/07 02:05 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	17/12/07 09:56 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Rusty	19/12/04 06:41 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	19/12/04 02:33 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Rusty	20/12/04 12:48 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	21/12/04 10:36 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	NitroX	22/12/04 03:46 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	400NitroExpress	21/12/04 03:50 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	470Rigby	19/12/04 05:51 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	400NitroExpress	19/12/04 04:28 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	22/12/04 03:05 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	470Rigby	23/12/04 02:38 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	23/12/04 03:54 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	23/12/04 03:45 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	470Rigby	23/12/04 05:19 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Velopex	30/12/04 07:36 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	31/12/04 09:31 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	04/01/05 02:03 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	470Rigby	04/01/05 03:44 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	05/01/05 12:20 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	NE450No2	05/02/05 02:43 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	06/02/05 12:18 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	06/02/05 01:14 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	470Rigby	06/01/05 12:09 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	06/01/05 01:06 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	NitroX	01/02/05 05:54 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	01/02/05 11:16 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	Morten	31/12/04 06:29 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	24/12/04 01:40 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	webley	22/12/04 07:31 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	23/12/04 12:13 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	400NitroExpress	23/12/04 03:55 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	CptCurl	23/12/04 06:59 AM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	NE450No2	22/12/04 05:51 PM
Re:Woodward .450/400 3.25" & British proof marks	4seventy	19/12/04 02:45 PM
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