Restored Damascus Barrels

[Todd Kaltenbach]

I just got this gun back from Brad Bachelder today, and I think he did a great job refinishing these barrels. The gun had strong case colors but the barrels showed none of the Damascus pattern. Let me know what you think now.31919

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[Dean Romig]

The barrels look good and really contribute to the appearance of the gun.

[Erick Dorr]

Very nice.
Erick

[Daryl Corona]

What Dean said. Nice condition on the receiver, can you show us some pics of the wood?

[Jay Gardner]

Beautiful gun. Brad has become one of the best in the business.

[Mills Morrison]

I like how the pattern really comes out, but it is not too glossy. Looks like it has just been well cared for.

[Todd Kaltenbach]

Here are a few pictures of the wood and the underside of the barrels.

[Preston Chaney]

Hi,
How does one restore Damascus Barrels? I apologize if this has been discussed before but a cursory scan of the posts didn't show up any instructions.
Regards
Preston Chaney

[Rick Losey]

Hi,
How does one restore Damascus Barrels? I apologize if this has been discussed before but a cursory scan of the posts didn't show up any instructions.
Regards
Preston Chaney

i do not believe the process has been discussed here- just the examples done by the pros

the best information source is Dr Gaddy's DGJ articles
i think they are in
Double Gun Journal Vol 8, Issues 2 and 3, 1997 and Vol 14, Issue 1, 2003

[Eric Estes]

This thread shows a member's first attempt at refinish. At the end of the thread is a link to Tom Flanigan's black and white refinish tutorial.

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=929

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18MIvJwHhLh87zYiUDOQ4RkZKw7b42sUhVKz_9HMDdv4/edit?pli=1

As Rick notes Oscar Gaddy's articles on the subject are also excellent.

[Eric Estes]

Here are some other good Damascus refinish references:
http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=6394&page=1

And Dr. Drew's site has a wealth of information.
https://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowledge.com/www/home
Here is a link from his site on refinishing:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EGInyr3CsRadXkmTYRak4TWK-pCB3cN5Wgg51u_SnEM/edit?pli=1