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Originally Posted by Chertbolt
I agree with Rick. Very Interesting! I had searched for the proof mark but could not find it referenced anywhere. I am still learning! 
Would you mind sharing where you have seen this proof mark documented? |
This crown is characteristic of the Saint Etienne proof bench. The AM is attributed to Auguste Merley, controller for civilian weapons (retired 1810). Please see here
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http://www.passionmilitaria.com/t91622-vos-avis-sur-differents-pistolets-anciens
and here
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http://www.passionmilitaria.com/t63478-restauration-pistolet-1er-empire
, also for images of Brosars barrels.
Andreas