[rescue] Accidentally destroying hardware..

[Michael Schiller]

Kurt:

Back in the black power days when damascus steel barrels were used, they
weren't cast, but rather hand forged over a mandrel that was the proper
gauge for the shotgun. The only machining was the crown at the front,
and at the breach end. (well, they probably did some polishing of the
inner & outer surfaces, but no actual machine work.

-Mike

Kurt Huhn wrote:
> 
> Chad Fernandez wrote:
> >
> > Damascus steel isn't all that great compared to modern steels, However.
> > At least that's what I've heard about it, concerning gun barrels.
> >
> 
> Yes - but a gun barrell isn't a good application for Damascus steel.  It
> can be made incredibly sharp and strong, however, it doesn't lend itself
> well to machining and casting as you would need for gun barrells - in
> fact, I don't believe that Damascus steel *can* be cast as it ends up
> being something else.  Damascus steel is more of a method of making
> steel, combined with the materials used - not just the mezmerizing
> texture...
> 
> Kurt
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-Mike
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