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    Re: Damascus Barrels Archived Message

    Posted by revdocdrew on January 27, 2008, 3:25 pm, in reply to "Damascus Barrels"

    'BD' has been found on a number of early 1900 damascus 0 grade guns, possibly the mark of Bauduin Doyen, a Nessonvaux damascus barrel and gun maker. They became part of the Syndicat des Fabricants de canons de fusils de la Vesdre in 1907. 'EH' was likely an as yet unidentified distributor. When you get your Cody letter, please let us know if they were able to identify who ordered the gun

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    You might put a tiny dab of Naval Jelly or Evapo-Rust on the brls underneath the forarm (where it won't show) and I bet the damascus pattern will be apparent. Post ultra close up pics if you're unsure.


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    • Damascus Barrels - John January 27, 2008, 12:06 pm
      • Re: Damascus Barrels - revdocdrew January 27, 2008, 3:25 pm