Belgium Replacement Barrels
Can anyone help with the history of the replacement barrels on my DH 12ga - 30"? From what I have been told, the original Damascus barrels were replaced with modern steel to handle today's loads. Of course, I would love to have the original Damascus barrels and it's been a pet project trying to hunt them down. The serial number is 89665. I keep dreaming the barrels are sitting in the corner of someone's basement.
Anyway, what bugs me about my current situation is the lack of markings on the topside of the replacement barrels. The typical area for the stamping / engraving is bare! Who would do this??? There are some markings on the bottom side that gives clues so maybe someone has come across this before.
Please see pictures for reference. Thanks!
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