STOCK Stamp marks - any idea who ?

[Arch.Stanton?]

I have a late C .S .with a nice walnut stock . It has a odd stamp or makers mark to one side . It shows a heavily stylised eagle with outstretched wings . Has anyone seen similar , and let me in on who 's stamp this was made for , possibly a retailer ?
Asking Neil to post a photo in a moment .

[Neil.]

Here.

[Marsh.]

Hi, What is a C.S????
Marsh.

[edbear2]

Hi, What is a C.S????
Marsh.

.177 version of the 1920's / 30's BSA standard........stands for Club Standard / Club Special depending on your opinion ( I think Club Standard is "correct")

Ie. If using a gun for bell target etc., a .22 would not be allowed, so the .177's were designated CS as they were intended for target (club) use, as opposed to hunting / general use......They appear randomly serial number wise, so gun number 77345 may be an S prefix (.22), and 77346 may be a CS prefix (.177) and so on.

Re; the Butt stamp........Imperial German army 1871 - 1919 .......make sure you wear a pointy helmet when using it!





Sorry, couldn't resist that.......No idea, but looks too well done to be an ex-owners idea of "decoration"


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[Marsh.]

Ed, Thanks for that info. it's a big help trying to understand the early BSA air rifles. If you don't ask you will never know.
Regards Marsh.

[Arch.Stanton?]

Well , its def an inked or burned on mark using a machine made stamp /symmetrical mark , as in factory marks , but only to the surface .
I reckon on an export stamp but have never seen this design before .

Anyone else