Hello Folks

I'm slowly gathering the bits for my Mauser "kurz" project in 250 Savage, and am currently compiling instructions to the 'smith.

One question that is not clear to me - does one have the barrel-makers name stamped/engraved onto the barrel (possibly beneath the inlet line) ??

Normally this would be a no brainer and I wouldn't bother, but this is (for me anyway) a high end project and I want to ensure that the provenance is correct and that I can get fair value later for the bucks I am setting out on a Keiger cut rifled barrel. Any thoughts ?

Cheers - Foster

Krieger doesn't stamp their name on the side of their barrels, so you won't have a problem with that.

I'm not suggesting that you do this, it's merely what I do myself.

barrel origin/maker followed by installer's name on the first line
special barrel features (if any) like twist, bore size, etc on second line
date, chambering and special chambering info (if any) on third line

I hand-stamp all this on the bottom of the barrel at the 6:00 position under the chamber area under the stock line. Then caliber/chambering is stamped or engraved at the 10:00 position over the chamber area, visible just above the stock line.
Regards, Joe