Phil,
Twist barrels are similar to Damascus in that steel and iron wire were twisted together, wrapped around a mandril and forged together with hammers. Your local expert was close when he said the barrels were Damascus. Your gun is not worthless because the barrels are Twist. It was not that long ago that no one would shoot Twist or Damascus barreled guns because everyone thought they were dangerous and would blow up. There are still those among us that will not fire one of these guns. There are many among us and this includes some gunsmiths and gun dealers that have not read Sherman Bells "Finding Out for Myself" articals in the Double Gun Journal and still believe that composit barrels are dangerous or do not want the liability of saying they are safe to shoot. If not messed with too much a 16 gauge PH Parker with Twist barrels can be worth several thousand dollars. I purchased a 12 gauge PH with Twist barrels that had been cut and also had a pinned stock for $300.00.
Harry
Last edited by Harry Collins; 06-26-2010 at 08:57 PM..
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