What jumps out immediately from the comparison is the fact that blackpowder produces about half the pressure of smokeless powder, and it stretches out the pressure curve a lot more than smokeless. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Our company was the last English gun-making company to make Damascus barrels and production of these ceased in 1903, he said. The spine slopes downward toward the point that keeps the blade from obstructing the shooters view when aiming. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Accordingly, If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: Thank you shotguns brothers! 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. An acquaintance of mine sent a Stephen Grant double in 500 BPE with Damascus barrels back to Birmingham, UK and had it proofed for NFB loads. 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Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. 410 Barrel inserts in old 12 gauge | Shotgun Forum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. 04-19-2020, 12:12 PM #5. Teague lining was the great hope for restorng barrels. Theyve been a highlight in my career but the required production time as well as the required materials is too much. 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. Original ledger entries from Purdey's records, showing changing terms. Owners just need to do their homework, is all. Correct Boris - the mark toward the breech. $307.99. Welcome Boris. Its easy to remove dings from fluid steel barrels but removing a dent from twist barrels creates a soft spot and lessens barrel integrity. The next question is do you have to shoot blackpowder loads in your old shotgun? Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Damascus and twist steels do not have the strength of modern fluid Bessemer-process steels, but they are not weak if properly manufactured. So, while the Damascus barrels are plenty strong for blackpowder charges, the much higher pressures produced by smokeless powders exceed their safety margin. The gun comes up quickly and fits quite nicely. To that I added a 12 long Damascus blade that features a Woodhead pattern. I have a 12-gauge 1894 Remington side-by-side shotgun made circa 1901 with 30-inch barrels and 2-inch chambers. I've used 20 gauge inserts in a 10 gauge, and only light loads. BIG OR SMALL I LIKE THEM ALL, 577 TO 22 HORNET. A new-manufacture Damascus color-hardened 20 bore with four seasons Rust can also decrease the wall thickness of the barrel and compromise its strength. Accordingly, If you have any questions or comments, please let us knowHere. The adjacent graph shows comparative pressure-versus-time curves for the same shot load and muzzle velocity loaded with blackpowder and modern progressive smokeless propellant. I designed the flintlock mechanism to create a .50 caliber flintlock pistol with a spiral-welded Damascus barrel. These have mostly been side lock side-by-side sporting shotguns in 12 and 20 bores. The Cobray M11/9 replacement barrel is another item, as well. It headspaces correctly and shows no signs of rough handling or abuse. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: $413.99. Looks like 1914. Any charts available that show pressures expected at each area of a shotgun barrel? Despite its age, with 78-ounce and 1-ounce loads, that gun may be more effective than my Beretta 686 in 28 gauge, which has accounted for many birds over the years, albeit with only ounce of shot. Unfortunately I am of little help. Although some of these older Damascus barreled guns were advertised at the time as being designed for smokeless loads, the powders available back then dont compare to the propellants used today. 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. AREX Zero 2S: The Slovenian Shooter [Review], Best Pump-Action Shotgun: Field & Home Defense [2023], Blue Collar One Stamp: KP-9 Spare Parts PCC, Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol: This Is My Boomstick [Hands-On Review], First Look: Burris Signature LRF 1042 Laser Range Finding Binouclars, Best .22 Magnum Ammo For Hunting And Self-Defense [2023], Washington State Passes Assault Weapons Ban And Is Immediately Sued.