I finally got around to removing the paint above the band.Information as follows..6 Rows starting with.....
Q.F 18 P_R.
3 (ROMAN SYMBOL)..
F.S.
C.F.M C.o.
31.5.15.
TX.
I believe the Q.F is for quick firing and the date as year 31 month 5 day 15, could have them reversed any more info would be helpful. THANKS AGAIN. C