Rust can also decrease the wall thickness of the barrel and compromise its strength. The answer to the latter is Yes, but with caveats. engraving quail gun from famed English shotgun maker W.W. Greener. Barrels typically fail inspection from one of three distinct issues. The proof marks are all black powder. Its still perfectly I'm thinking that the max pressure of the 28 gauge occurs in the chamber, and pressure would drop drastically, and immediately, in the 12 gauge barrel. Many Damascus barrels were primarily designed for blackpowder shotshell loads. I would go 12 to 410 if it were me. models. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: It took approximately seven feet of metal threads to form one foot of barrel. You can find them online here, Facebook here, and YouTube here. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. The things that concern me about shooting with it are the fact that it was built for black powder, it has thin Damascus barrels, and, even though the inside of the barrels are mostly shiny & smooth, there is . X-Caliber inserts add unparalleled versatility to any 12ga or 20ga break- open shotgun by allowing the use of smaller bore shotshells and handgun cartridges. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. These have mostly been side lock side-by-side sporting shotguns in 12 and 20 bores. All Rights Reserved. The old ribs are re-laid and the effect is workmanlike if done the budget way and just like new barrels if done properly, with the seam TIG welded so as to become invisible. 09:50 PM. Sleeving Fluid Steel barrels on to a Damascus barreled gun runs from $1500 up. $307.99. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. What about a 12 gauge X 308 ? Ring tested the barrel etc. (You also might have to have the firing pins bushed. JavaScript is disabled. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. One new winner* is announced every week! Depending on the barrels they may be shootable as is - or you may have to sleeve, line, use a full-length insert for a smaller gauge or hang them above the mantle. Please leave your valid email address below. Unfortunately, there were more fundamental flaws in the process with commensurate effects on longevity. I had the shells pressure tested by Tom Armbrust. $304.99. 1 5 out of 5 Stars. Damascus was popular because it was harder than the common iron blades of the era, and it held an edge better. Americans, eager to switch to smokeless powders slower-burning but maintaining high pressures for greater velocities and longer-distance shots moved into barrels that would accommodate the extra pressure.