Spanish Maker

Oliver Pinchot · 25th April 2019, 07:21 AM

I saw an interesting Catalan musket which I wasn't able to photograph.

It had typically numerous marks at the breech; starting at the top:

-a cross set on an inverted V

-a fleur de lis

-a crowned maker's name inscribed:

GRE.
DAR
GAM
ANO

-a rampant lion facing left, flanked by 2 additional fleurs de lis.

All had been inlaid with gold originally, most of it was gone.

I don't have acces to my library at the moment. Can anyone identify this maker?

25th April 2019, 07:21 AM	#1
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	Spanish Maker I saw an interesting Catalan musket which I wasn't able to photograph. It had typically numerous marks at the breech; starting at the top: -a cross set on an inverted V -a fleur de lis -a crowned maker's name inscribed: GRE. DAR GAM ANO -a rampant lion facing left, flanked by 2 additional fleurs de lis. All had been inlaid with gold originally, most of it was gone. I don't have acces to my library at the moment. Can anyone identify this maker?