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Major Schmidt 1864-1874 |
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Major Werdmüller 1875-1879 |
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Major Vogelsang 1879-1912 |
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Major Mühlemann 1913-1941 |
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Major Hauri 1942 -1946 |
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Waffenfabrik Bern Inspection mark. Formerly referred to as a "Post 1946" mark. It now appears Waffenfabrik Bern began using this stamp in the 1942-1943 time period. |
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Stamp on the Buttstock |
Proof and Acceptance/Rejection Marks
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Pressure Proof test passed |
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Shooting test passed |
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Acceptance mark for small metal parts (Vetterli) |
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Acceptance mark for large metal part (Vetterli) |
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Acceptance mark for large metal parts, raised (Vetterli) |
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Acceptance mark for wooden parts (Vetterli) |
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Federal acceptance mark (Vetterli) |
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Federal rejection mark (Vetterli) |
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Rejection mark for metal parts (Vetterli) |
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Rejection mark for wooden parts (Vetterli) |
Manufacture's Marks
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Hämmerli & Hausch (later became Hämmerli - see below) |
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Hämmerli |
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SIG (Sometimes represented by just a N) |
Other Markings
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These marking were added when the soldier elected to keep his firearm upon his retirement. |
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Material certification stamps |
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Denote receiver made from Chrome Nickel.
A +CM marking denotes receiver made from Chrome Molybdenum. |
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Stamps indicating the year repairs were made |
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Found on top of barrel on some 1911s, believed to be a shooting test mark |
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found on tang, behind the receiver - indicates year rifle was refurbished at Waffenfabrik Bern. |
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found on tang, behind the receiver - stamp by Canton Arsenal |
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found on tang, behind the receiver - stamp indicates a repair was made |
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Canton Arsenal stamp |
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Found under the buttplate - indicates month and year of stock manufacture |