'V' marking on bolts

[rpbcps]

A colleague of mine acquired some Savage marked bolts, but was wondering what is the significance of the 'V' marking ?

I have looked on my bookshelf for the usual sources of knowledge on such subject, but drew a blank.

Maybe I missed it 🤔, but can anyone assist?

Thank you for your time and stay safe

Richard

 

[jcrowhunter]

British proof mark.

[rpbcps]

1 hour ago, jcrowhunter said:

British proof mark.

Thanks, I have never came across a 'V' proof mark before. I have some literature of British proof marks at home, I'll need to dig them out.

[TD.]

jcrowhunter,

I have seen the letter "V" used by the British Proof Houses but not as a stand-alone mark. There is usually a Crown and/or another letter with the "V." Can you point us to some documentation. 

Thanks!

[jcrowhunter]

The bolt to the left apers to have some sort of mark between the legs of the V+

[Rekraps]

Come on you guys, it's clearly a Venezuelan proof mark.

[ron_brock]

I’m not completely on the up and up about British proof marks.  Why would they not have the WD broad arrow?  At first I thought the V could be that, but it clearly is not a broad arrow mark 

[TD.]

Maybe Richard can obtain a clear picture(s) of these marks. Until then, I am thinking some type of Inspector mark during the manufacturing process. 

 

[rpbcps]

On 10/24/2024 at 3:14 PM, TD. said:

Maybe Richard can obtain a clear picture(s) of these marks. Until then, I am thinking some type of Inspector mark during the manufacturing process. 

 

Tom,

Sorry for delay I have been away working and not checking in, and when I did, my colleague was busy, so just got this photo now, any help?

[TSMGguy]

Looks like the V overstruck another letter, possibly an X?

[Bridgeport28A1]

1 hour ago, TSMGguy said:

Looks like the V overstruck another letter, possibly an X?

Or the V stamp possibly bounced?

[TSMGguy]

2 hours ago, Bridgeport28A1 said:

Or the V stamp possibly bounced?

Certainly could be!

[rpbcps]

3 hours ago, Bridgeport28A1 said:

Or the V stamp possibly bounced?

But what is the significance of the 'V' marking?

[TD.]

Richard, 

There are some great responses to your questions on this thread. I don't know if we will ever be able to fully answer the significance of that mark. I believe it is some type of inspector mark, for what purpose or test is probably lost to time. However, I wonder if any Board members have ever seen a "V" mark on a M1 bolt. Or a "V" mark on any WWII Thompson part? 

All good stuff!!!

[TSMGguy]

4 minutes ago, TD. said:

 

...I wonder if any Board members have ever seen a "V" mark on a M1 bolt. Or a "V" mark on any WWII Thompson part? 

 

 

Never, other than the famous V for victory mark on some (but not all) Seymour Products XXX mags.

[Lewisfan]

Almost looks like it is struck over a "broad arrow" British stamp.  

[rpbcps]

On 11/1/2024 at 12:44 PM, TD. said:

Richard, 

There are some great responses to your questions on this thread. I don't know if we will ever be able to fully answer the significance of that mark. I believe it is some type of inspector mark, for what purpose or test is probably lost to time. However, I wonder if any Board members have ever seen a "V" mark on a M1 bolt. Or a "V" mark on any WWII Thompson part? 

All good stuff!!!

Tom,

Agreed, there are always some good responses to posts on the forum.

It is amazing after just over 100 years since the initial Thompson gun was designed, how many books have been written and are still be wrote on the subject. But we are still coming across things that are raising questions.

That is one thing about the TSMG that keeps my interest, always finding out new things and trying to find answers.

Stay safe

Richard