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 Old Shotgun
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01/25/09 04:23 AM
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lil_red_ryder
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A friend of mine just came across a old shotgun and the guy he got it from told him it has laminated barrels. What is laminated barrels and can he shoot regular ammo. It is a 12 gauge and he wasn't sure who it was made by. Thanks
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Re: Old Shotgun
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01/25/09 04:49 AM
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i wouldnt, laminated barrels means that metal strips or wire was hammered around a mandreal then hammer welded together. the problem is that the seams of the welds could sometime collect moisture and collect rust, weakening the steel.
i wouldnt shoot the thing unless is had low power loads, probably not even then
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Re: Old Shotgun
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01/25/09 04:52 AM
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Thanks for the info I'll tell him it's one to hang over the fireplace.
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Re: Old Shotgun
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01/25/09 07:51 AM
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WBT
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Sounds like damascus barrels. I'm with Wyatt, I wouldn't shoot it.
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Re: Old Shotgun
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01/25/09 08:56 PM
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Sounds like damascus barrels. I'm with Wyatt, I wouldn't shoot it.
Not with modern shotshells I wouldn't.....
Barrels liable to come apart on ya'll...
Not Proof Tested......
http://damascus-barrels.com/Image_barrels.html
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Re: Old Shotgun
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01/25/09 09:06 PM
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8.5 Damascus-Barreled Firearms
Modern muzzleloading firearms are quite strong and safe to fire. Many years ago, firearms were made differently. Many older firearms are not safe to fire. One type of firearm that should not be fired unless it is inspected and approved is the Damascus-barreled shotgun. Take older or antique firearms to a qualified gunsmith if you are not sure if the gun is safe to fire. Don’t shoot it until it has been checked!
The Damascus-barreled shotgun is easy to recognize because the way it was made resulted in fine, wavy lines which you can easily see on the barrel. Never fire Damascus-barreled shotguns or any other muzzleloader with smokeless powder.
Damascus or "damascus twist" barrels are older shotgun barrels that were typically made before 1900. Iron and steel ribbons were twisted and welded together. Damascus barrels are weaker than modern barrels and are not designed for the high gas pressures created by modern ammunition. Damascus barrels have a distinctive, irregular pattern of short, streak-like marks around the barrel.
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