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Unread 05-27-2014, 06:47 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Virginia Hessler View Post
It is 12 guage with poor bores, not disgusting but not pretty either.
Good question! Given your description, I would have them inspected by a good barrel man. Measuring the min wall thickness isn't enough, the thickness at the pits in the barrels is important and a "normal" test of running the barrels up & down a gauge probably isn't going to tell that. Any sign that there may be rust under the ribs which could be a problem?

To many issues to say you can shoot them simply by asking here. If they were in great shape we could advise you that we shoot them with RST and you may be able to do the same. But, poor bores........ I think they should be given a close inspection by a knowledgeable gun smith that knows damascus barrels.
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