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Don't take this as gospel on this subject, but this is my understanding.
Damascus is a name of steel, made originally in (unexpectedly) a city named Damascus. Damascus steel was supposedly created by a combination of folding two different types of steel together, and folding the two steels over and over again, creating many layers that combined the properties of the two used steels. This steel was supposedly the strongest steel ever known; it was legendary. The secret was the supposed combination of the iron and carbon which created small tubes of reinforced carbon bonded with the ferrous iron, creating exceptionally tough steel in which the long tubes would be able to bend without breaking, creating exceptionally strong (and therefore very sharp and hard) steel but without sacrificing the flexibility of the weapon so it was not brittle. The technique of creating Damascus steel has been lost for centuries; I know that sound like a load of crap, but we seriously have no idea what happened to the creation technique. People may claim that we now have found a way to "recreate" damascus steel, but it's merely an imitation. We are guessing how and why the steel was both so strong and flexible, and that's kinda where we're at.
A damascus gun is a gun which has parts made of damascus, most frequently the barrel. It is also an uncommon slang term; a "damascus" gun is sometimes used as a way to describe a gun which is match-grade or just functions extraordinarily well. It could also be used to describe a piece which has been heavily modified to improve on its quality.
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When was the shotgun made by eclypse gun co. The damascus double barrel with hammers?
Eclipse Gun Company is a name found on Belgian manufactured double barrels from around 1900-1916. The manufacturer was Henri Pieper. Please note that the Damascus barrels were meant for BLACK POWDER shotshells, and should not be fired with modern day ammo.
Was the double barrel external hammer royal damascus shot gun made by Wilmot Gun Company?
yes they did make this gun, I have one of my own Wilmot Gun Co was a trade name sold in the US, but the actual manufacturer was Henri Pieper or Anciens Etablissments Pieper(1877-1957) in Belgium. With damascus barrels and external hammers, the gun was probably made c 1885-1900.
Wimont gun co belgum royal damascus look like?
No way to post pictures here. damascus is made by bending and hammering iron over a mandrel. looks wavy.
How much would a damascus side by side 30 inch barrel gun be worth?
@ 100 USD
3 bore Morgan black powder Damascus Shot gun Is this of interest?
This Morgan shot has in the past been used for wild fowling on the Solway Fully operational and has a tiger tail finish to the Damascus barrel I no longer go wild fowling and would like to seek valuation on this gun
What is the value of an American gun company 12 gauge damascus double barreled shot gun 78439?
That depends on the condition of the gun. You could let a licensed gunsmith or firearms dealer look at it and they could tell you.
How do you telll a damascus shoyun barrel?
You will notice many small lines,circular lines through the steel. Damascus is actually laminated steel which could accept the much lighter pressure made by black powder shot shells. If the fine lines are visible in an area where the steel is lightly worn, then the barrel is likely damascus. If the lines are not visible, it is possibly "fluid" steel, meaning that it's not damascus. Up until early in the 20th century, gun manufacturers attempted to duplicate the appearance of damascus on what were stronger barrels. In either case, do not shoot the gun until you have had a gunsmith check it out.
What is the value of a new worcester 12gauge hammerless damascus double barrels?
Any where from $250 to $550. Depending on the condition of the gun.
What does K D Y mean on remington model 1900 shotgun?
KD stands for damascus barrel I do not know what the Y stands for. You should not fire the gun with a damascus barrel because it is weaker and might explode with modern shells
What is the value of Remington double barrel model 1900 12 gauge shot gun?
Steel or Damascus barrels?
Where is the Damascus Library in Damascus located?
The address of the Damascus Library is: 17379 Hwy 65, Damascus, 72039 M
Can you shoot with a Fine Damascus fancy drilling with modern ammo or only black powder?
A with any damascus shotguns only black powder should be used,however rifles may possibly be used after a complete check by a qualified gun smith
