The barrels are Damascus, SN 72709, off a top action hammergun in excellent original condition. I live close to Larry DelGrego who upon seeing the barrels told me to unite them with a high grade gun. The gun letters as made for the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair along with later NYS expos. Unfortunately as i am sure you are aware it seems only 2 hammerguns were made in this configuration therefore my quest will be a long one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Joe, I understand the situation, very interesting.

Yes, there are only two Quality B 28" 12 ga top action hammer guns. There is one C and one A also 28" . Lets make sure they are off a 1 frame, probably so, but please measure center to center barrel at the breech end and see what you find. If they are 2 frame, then there are many more possible fits.

There are three people here who I would turn to immediately with serious questions about serious hammer guns, Gary, Charlie and Robin. I suspect there are many opportunities to cobble these fine damascus barrels on a lesser gun, but IMHO, these should be treated right.

Ideas from others?

This is a B lifter action hammer gun, so you can see what is missing. They are works of art. I'm fortunate to just have a C, all are so rare.

Bruce, thanks for your interest and help. Due to lack of ability to post i have sent pics to Dean Romig and asked that he forward same to you. if you would give me your email address i will be glad to send pics of barrels i have.

Sent to Bruce.

for John Gardner

Both guns are difenantly worthy of the golden towel.

beau-t-full !!! think I will go dump my old beaters in the garbage can

Where do you keep your garbage Paul?

If I got a gold towel, would my Trojan look that good?

Grade 5 barrels
 

Bruce, thanks for your help. measured barrels best i can, seem to be 1 1/16 but could be 1 1/8th very hard to measure. They are stamped with #1 on lug and marked DD with barrel weight of 3lbs 10 oz if this helps. Much easier to measure firing pins on center.