Damascus barrrel question

[jnsn]

In one of the online gunstore inventories I watch ( for goodies I really might need) I have noticed a 10 ga Damascus sXs. I know that damscus is a kind of steel, or I guess a process. Can they be shot with lead? Bisthmus? Or are they just mantlepieces?

Thanks.

 

[Steven Mace]

A Wallhanger!

Jnsn, damascus barrels do not have the strength of today's modern barrel technology. I would never recommend firing a firearm that has this type of barrel with today's ammunition. You can visit http://www.hallowellco.com/damascus_twist_barrels.htm for a little more information on damascus-type barrels. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

 

[C.R.Sam]

Either damascus or twist steel barrels that were of adequate strength when new are not now, nearly a hundred years or more later.

There is a high likelyhood of corrosion in the interstitial voids between the strips of metal. Thus weakening the structure.

Like Steve says. Admire it without shooting it.

Sam

 

[Dave McC]

Recently at a Vintagers shoot, a woman was seriously injured when a Damascus bbl let go. Supposedly, light loads were used.Shotguns and grenades have about the same working pressures. Capiche?...