[rescue] Accidentally destroying hardware..

[Sridhar the POWERful]

On Wed, 27 Mar 2002, Michael Schiller wrote:

> 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.

That's really cool!

Peace...  Sridhar

> > > 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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