1KPerDay, Sep 22, 2008 #1. Franchi 41140 Instinct Sporting II 12 Ga 3" 30" Satin Walnut. guns made. $1,499.99. The receiver only says, "L.A. LUIGI FRANCHI, PRESBIA" and then the letters "PSF". Then there is a number 943244. $1,799.99. Spanish Trade Marks on guns. HZ. no. Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. Some older foreign manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a location, rather than a manufacturer. You didn't provide a picture of the proof marks, which may provide the answer. In 1868, Franchi began manufacturing firearms in Brescia, Italy. Comment. Any home remedies for determining choke size? Anyone else out there who has a clue about Spanish TradeMarks please send me an email of what you know. From the beginning, their philosophy has been to provide quality products that meet emerging needs. The date-proof code is "XXV", which is 1969. The city was part of that nation’s industrial heartland. A very big tank you who want to stay as an anonymous and who sent me a almost complete list of Spanish gunmakers in modern time. And no, I don't have a set of inside calipers. I am new in this forum, I have a shotgun EIG-EBAR-SPAIN, 410 gauge 3"chamber, with 3 marks, one is Spanish option smoke less (1931), spanish addmission proof for Eibar since 1931, and spanish definitive black P. proof on shotguns 1929-1931, and I will like to know the value, please help me, or let me know who can help me. Franchi 41160 Instinct LX 12 Ga 3" 28" $1,499.99. Number. I've tried a google search on Italian proof marks but all I can ascertain is that PSF (which is one of he things one the barrel) means it's proofed for nitro powder. Franchi 40832 Instinct SL 410 Ga 3" 28" O/U Satin Walnut. If there is no Lion over PV, the gun was NOT proved for smokeless powder. The barrel has all kind of marks and stampings. 1945-1948. 20000 . There are some proof marks on the receiver along with the code "XXI," which I believe on the Italian date-proof chart means the year 1965. 1949-1954 Franchi 41086 Affinity 3 Compact 20 Ga 3" 26" - MOBL. German firearms are loaded with a variety of markings and stamps. Approx. codling99. Even as you first shoulder it, you’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. Proof Marks or "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. Decoding these proof marks is very useful in determining the age and history of the gun. That number means something at the factory, but no source I'm aware of decodes it. These firearms are cottage industry type weapons without a … They continue to innovate and patent new technology. There are a lot of "finito" proof marks and other stuff but I don't know what the choke would be in italian. Italian Date Codes 1945 = 1 1967 = XXIII 1989 = AU 1946 = 2 1968 = XXIV 1990 = Posted July 29, 2007. Final proof is the crowned ELG mark. $899.99. Much appreciated. 0001 - 19999. For what it's worth, your barrel looks like newer production, possibly the 1970's. Franchi 41050 Affinity 3 12 Ga 3" 26" Walnut. AyA Serial number 1945-1995. The Perron (tower) indicates provisional blackpowder proof even on guns later voluntary proved with smokeless powder; which are marked with a Lion over PV . The Affinity 3 semi-automatic shotgun is the ideal coming together of Italian craftsmanship and American passion. Italian Firearms Year of Manufacture Look Up Italian Firearms Year of Manufacture Look Up works for Beretta, Benelli and other Italian firearms. Enter marks from your Italian firearm: Italian firearms date year of proof codes. Year. I have a lovely Franchi Raptor 712 3".