Photographing Proof Marks

[keith1911]

Also posted on the handgun forum, but thought I'd cross post here since y'all might have advice even if the handgun isn't C&R.

I have a S&W 29-3 that has proof marks on the inside of the crane, and the back of the cylinder. What is the best way to photograph them so I can blow them up to hopefully identify them since my eyesight isn't as good as it used to be?

I've got an iPhone 12 Pro to use.

Thanks for any help.

[SVT-40]

Well you've made four posts about this same question, But here is the answer again.

It looks like a Eagle over "N" proof Which was a standard proof for all guns in Germany after 1968. The "shield" with the pattern in it is the proof for Munich proof house, which did the proofing. The number in the shield is the year of proof, it looks like "84" for 1984.

The letters above the proofs will be the name of the importer. (into Germany)
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[fatfreadiescat]

Well you've made four posts about this same question, But here is the answer again.

It looks like a Eagle over "N" proof Which was a standard proof for all guns in Germany after 1968. The "shield" with the pattern in it is the proof for Munich proof house, which did the proofing. The number in the shield is the year of proof, it looks like "84" for 1984.

The letters above the proofs will be the name of the importer. (into Germany)
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Should have read the post
before
dogging the op about it
Makes you look less like a jerk

[C&Rtrader]

its a little wonky but i use the zoom on my phone, and rest my phone on a block of wood over the proof mark so it holds steady. I can usually get a nice clear picture that way. key is to hold the phone absolutely still.