Damascus barrels with dents

[Mills Morrison]

I am looking at possibly acquiring a DH 12 gauge with Damascus barrels. The ad says it has dents in the barrels, some of which you can see when looking inside the barrels. My good sense says barrel dents and Damascus barrels are a bad combination. The Parker addict in me says here is a DH at an otherwise reasonable price and maybe a good gunsmith could fix the dents and make it safe to shoot at a not too ruinous price. Thoughts and advice appreciated

[Steve Huffman]

I think it also states 27 1/2 barrels if its the one I am thinking of

[Mills Morrison]

That is the one.

[Steve Huffman]

Mills I thought again and edited my post, sorry about that I had my head up my you know what

[Mills Morrison]

No problem. I will not be offended if you buy it.

[E Robert Fabian]

Mills, it shouldn't be a problem to raise the dents, I think I paid 50 bucks to remove last year.

[Steve Huffman]

I would want a barrel wall thickness measurement .

[Mills Morrison]

That is a good idea.

[John Campbell]

Mills:
You are actually in a better position for dent removal with Damascus barrels. They tend to reform better/more easily in the process than fluid steel. Any good double 'smith should be able to handle the job. Emphasis on "good."

Best, Kensal

[Mills Morrison]

Thanks Kensal.

[Steve Huffman]

Mills
How is this going ?

[Mills Morrison]

The DH sold pretty quickly, but I found another one I like. The posts here have been very helpful. With all the old wives tales on Damascus, the fact that they have some advantages over modern barrels gets lost in the shuffle.

[Mills Morrison]

The one that didn't get away. 10 gauge EH

[Steve Huffman]

Where did you catch that one ?

[Mills Morrison]

Willoughby McCabe via Gunsinternational.