[rescue] Accidentally destroying hardware..

[Kurt Huhn]

> 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.
> 

I eventually figured that out as I was thinking about how one would
create a damascus steel barrel.  I've never actually seen one - I've
seen pictures, but never "in the flesh".  Probably quite a feat, given
the number of gun shows I've gone to...

Thanks to this list, I learned something today.  Some serious gaps in my
knowledge have been filled :)

Kurt
(who knows when to admit he dosn't know something)