Damascus?

Idaho G

How do you tell a gun that has Damascus barrels from one that has a Damascud pattern on the barrels? Would a bit of cold blue on a worn section help? Thanks!

perry shooter

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101AIRBORNE

Karl,
Not Bill but Amazon carries it.

charliemeyer007

RadioShack use to sell it, FeCl3. I would think a good hand lens would work. A worn/polished spot will be free of the pattern of folds if it is not Damascus. Cold blue might work to show the different layer/hardness/composition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Xsh9J7S-g

KAMsales

Yup, cold blue will usually show it.

v35

Remove forend and examine bbl underside where no wear, corrosion or finish exists.