How does a Damascus refinish affect desirability?

[Bruce Hering]

I am a lover of Damascus barrels and Damascus in general. Sooooo, if the barrel could use some TLC to bring out the pattern (read Mr. Gorman), I am all for it. Now, if the gun were a significant addition to the knowledge base and had history, then I might be hesitant based on its provenance

Most of my Parkers etc. fall into the "using" category so I treat them carefully as I want.

Just my thoughts.

[6pt-Sika]

I’m not big on any “re” word . But I have three Parker’s that were totally redone before I acquired them . The first 8 gauge I got , the VHE 12 skeet I got a month or so ago and a DH 12 pigeon gun from the last Poulin auction . I’ve also had Breck refresh the barrels on the DH 10 I shoot regularly . It is what it is , I’d 100% rather have an honest unabused 40% original finish gun over a redone gun , however they aren’t making anymore and I want them to SHOOT them and of course as an investment of sorts .

[Double Lab]

I had a member and a friend here do a set of barrels, damascus, for me and I asked him if he could do a partial refinish for me to match the rest of the patina on the gun. It turned out perfect and you could never tell they were ''refreshed".

So to answer your question Craig, no it doesn't bother me but then again I'm not a purist as those barrels are beautiful when done properly.