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Damascus steel is made by folding a mild steel together with a high-carbon steel to make it stronger, and gives it a pretty pattern. Problem with Damascus barrels is that, while they work fine with low pressure black powder loads, modern smokeless shotshells are likely to cause the barrel to rupture, which is bad. If a shotgun has a Damascus barrel, it's very old and probably just a wall-hanger.
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Does the benelli supernova have a damascus barrel?
The Benelli Supernova does not come with a damascus barrel as a factory option. However, some custom gunsmiths may offer aftermarket damascus barrel options for the Supernova.
What is a damascus or twisted barrel?
A damascus barrel is a barrel made of damascus steel, which is steel produced by hammering two different steels together. The twist refers to the pieces of steel being twisted while they are hammered, which produces the distinctive pattern on the steel.
How rare is a Winchester 1897 with a damascus barrel?
Not.
What is canon damasse?
Damascus barrel (in French).
How do you weld a damascus shotgun barrel?
You don't.
How did the term 'damascus' barrel originate?
Damascus is a type of steel used usually of older firearms and tools
What is the age of an Ithaca damascus double barrel shotgun serial 49149?
With the serial number that you provided,your Ithaca double barrel shotgun with the damascus barrels was produced in the year 1900.
Did crescent firearms make damascus barrel shotguns?
Yes.
How do you know if your shotgun barrel is damascus steel?
it is all swirly
Is it a damascus barrel?
Impossible to answer without knowing make and model.
What is the value of a Lakeside Damascus wrap double barrel shotgun?
I need the answer
Does your HR M 176 have a damascus barrel?
Needs to be examined by a gunsmith
