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Damascus barrel lacquer

Posted by Dave Towers on February 13, 2026, 7:27 pm

Galazan use to sell Damascus barrel lacquer now discontinued. worked very well.
Does anyone know what they were using? or where I could get some. it smelled like fingernail polish but was a thinner consistency. dried very fast
Would love to get my hands on some of that stuff

Re: Damascus barrel lacquer

Posted by Drew Hause on February 14, 2026, 6:49 am, in reply to "Damascus barrel lacquer"

Brad Bachelder's recommendations some time ago
https://parkerguns.org/forums/printthread.php?t=9779
and others, including Breck Gorman
https://parkerguns.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-30356.html

IMHO if the gun is for display only, lacquer improves the appearance. If it is a regularly used gun, wax is a better choice.

Steve Arnett

Posted by Steve Arnett on February 17, 2026, 9:12 am, in reply to "Re: Damascus barrel lacquer"

I have had two sets of barrels refinished, and I specified lacquer on both. I do shoot them regularly. I am happy with the results so far. As to the product you're referring to, I doubt it's anything specific to gun work. Lacquer is pretty forgiving, and can be thinned to whatever consistency is desired. You just have to decide between satin or gloss.

Barrel finishes

Posted by David Williamson on February 22, 2026, 1:14 pm, in reply to "Steve Arnett"

Dr. Gaddy's barrel finish when he was done, cold rust bluing, he put used motor oil on them . He heated the barrel, warm to the touch and put a thin coat on with a rag.
I've tried it and it lasts a long time.

Re: Barrel finishes

Posted by Trevor Rice on March 3, 2026, 6:30 am, in reply to "Barrel finishes"

That’s what my grandfather did, today I use EEZOX

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