Re: Refinishing Damascus Barrels
The other issue is wall thickness. I had a 1906 No. 0 with "Good 2 Rod Damascus" that had been blued. There had apparently been significant pitting on the surface of the barrels, which had been draw filed, and the remaining wall thickness was only .016" 14" from the breech. Before spending your money and his time and effort on refinishing, he will certainly want to establish that the barrels are usable.
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