Birmingham Proof House, Military museum in Gun Quarter, Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Birmingham Proof House features a central bay with a segmental parapet and decorative trophies crafted by William Hollins, plus a Jacobean-style gateway from 1883.
Established through an Act of Parliament in 1813, the Birmingham Proof House emerged as a response to the local gun manufacturing industry's need for quality certification.
The Grade II listed building represents the heritage of Birmingham's firearm manufacturing tradition through its museum collection of arms and ammunition specimens.
The establishment conducts mandatory firearm testing by firing overcharged cartridges in armored chambers to verify weapon safety before commercial distribution.
Each firearm that passes the extreme pressure testing receives a specific proof mark stamp, making the sale of unmarked weapons illegal under British regulations.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: 1813
Address: Banbury Street, Birmingham B5 5RH
Website: http://gunproof.com
GPS coordinates: 52.48035,-1.88468
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:10
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