ZIL Posted 19 February , 2021 Share Posted 19 February , 2021 I have seen this referred to in other posts...opposing broad arrows or the arrow struck out.....but what does it mean.Sold as surplus? Regards Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 19 February , 2021 Share Posted 19 February , 2021 Yes, its the same as a library getting rid of a book where it is stamped "Withdrawn". A line through the broad arrow does have its limitations. An Uncle of mine was a Foreman Toolmaker in the naval dockyard at Devonport- he made tools down to the broad arrow . But he also had the capacity to do the strike through to show it had been legitimately got rid of. You may be able to spot a small loophole in this way of doing things. Nuff Said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL Posted 19 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 February , 2021 Thank you for the confirmation..Regards Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekb Posted 19 February , 2021 Share Posted 19 February , 2021 12 minutes ago, ZIL said: Thank you for the confirmation..Regards Zil Zil, have a look at the British Militaria Forum, mostly Victorian and earlier but lots of info, opinions and examples of "sold out of service" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14276265 Posted 19 February , 2021 Share Posted 19 February , 2021 For small arms and related items, stamp SA No.23 was opposing broad arrows denoting sale from Imperial Stock. (On a cartridge case the same symbol was used to mean Condemned - stamp GAC No.8.) 265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL Posted 19 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 February , 2021 Thank you both...I’ll certainly have a look on the Forum...The information on small arms etc is again very useful and adds once again to my knowledge.The Forum continues to amaze me with the depth of knowledge.Regards Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk VII Posted 20 February , 2021 Share Posted 20 February , 2021 In the case of firearms or binoculars, it shows that the item has left government control legitimately, and that the user is not in possession of stolen public property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL Posted 21 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2021 Thank you...the opposed broad arrows are on a French Ltd compass so logically could have the same meaning. Fascinating what you discover.Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullerTurner Posted 17 March , 2021 Share Posted 17 March , 2021 Yes, its the same as a library getting rid of a book where it is stamped "Withdrawn". A line through the broad arrow does have its limitations. An Uncle of mine was a Foreman Toolmaker in the naval dockyard at Devonport- he made tools down to the broad arrow . But he also had the capacity to do the strike through to show it had been legitimately got rid of. You may be able to spot a small loophole in this way of doing things. Nuff Said. As the saying goes “It’s a big firm!”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 17 March , 2021 Share Posted 17 March , 2021 3 hours ago, BullerTurner said: As the saying goes “It’s a big firm!”. Certainly was-20,000 in the dockyard when I was a kid-plus another 20,000 paid-up members of the Grey Funnel Line and plenty of army as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 27 October , 2022 Share Posted 27 October , 2022 Just browsing the forum and landed here... Pre-war the mark was used by Australia to signify the purchase of stores (most notably small arms) from Britain. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL Posted 27 October , 2022 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2022 Thanks Dan, This adds to the knowledge for everyone. Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 27 October , 2022 Share Posted 27 October , 2022 6 hours ago, Fromelles said: Just browsing the forum and landed here... Pre-war the mark was used by Australia to signify the purchase of stores (most notably small arms) from Britain. Dan I believe they were stamped before shipment to indicate they were no longer British Government property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL Posted 27 October , 2022 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2022 Thank you…That makes sense ,it also gives a prospective buyer an indication that the seller has not aquired the item by dubious means.I appreciate that such markings can be replicated by third parties other than officials as previously indicated.Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted 27 October , 2022 Share Posted 27 October , 2022 On 19/02/2021 at 13:51, Guest said: Yes, its the same as a library getting rid of a book where it is stamped "Withdrawn". A line through the broad arrow does have its limitations. An Uncle of mine was a Foreman Toolmaker in the naval dockyard at Devonport- he made tools down to the broad arrow . But he also had the capacity to do the strike through to show it had been legitimately got rid of. You may be able to spot a small loophole in this way of doing things. Nuff Said. Stolen out of service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL Posted 27 October , 2022 Author Share Posted 27 October , 2022 Thanks Mr Ed for the reminder of previous.Zil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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