Damascus Double Barrel - The Firearms Forum

logging22 · 10-26-2009, 06:09 PM

I have a 30 inch double barrel Syracuse Arms ser # 5801. Any info would be great.

Maximilian II · 10-27-2009, 02:12 AM

I expect the better-informed and more educated board members to give their thoughts on this, but...don't shoot it just yet. I've read Damascus barrels were originally intended for black powder and may not hold together with today's high pressure loads of smokeless.
As I said, I won't claim to be an expert on this. Just wanted to give you a caution warning!

logging22 · 10-27-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximilian II

I expect the better-informed and more educated board members to give their thoughts on this, but...don't shoot it just yet. I've read Damascus barrels were originally intended for black powder and may not hold together with today's high pressure loads of smokeless.
As I said, I won't claim to be an expert on this. Just wanted to give you a caution warning!

Thanx 4 the heads up.

10-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
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10-27-2009, 02:12 AM	#2
Maximilian II Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest GA Posts: 1,381	Re: Damascus Double Barrel I expect the better-informed and more educated board members to give their thoughts on this, but...don't shoot it just yet. I've read Damascus barrels were originally intended for black powder and may not hold together with today's high pressure loads of smokeless. As I said, I won't claim to be an expert on this. Just wanted to give you a caution warning! __________________ Karma is just justice, without the satisfaction. And I don't believe in justice. -Joe Sarno, bagman.