When I jumped in to the double gun market in 1975, the scare was the lines between the welds would have microscopic " rusting " areas that would lead to catastrophic failure if shot. I guess that's a possible scenario, but so is a bird flying down the barrel at the exact moment of pulling the trigger. I must admit that when I heard the banter on this board and the L.C. Smith board I thought everyone on here had lost their minds. Once reading the different articles however on gun testing, it's made me think completely the opposite way. These new shells available with contained pressures sure have breathed some new life into some of the most beautiful guns ever made. This 10 gauge hammer gun I just acquired with all the case colors and barrell pattern have made me appreciate a gun type I've never really noticed. No doubt, these damascus/twist barrelled guns were the most gorgeous guns America ever produced. The EH 10 gauge hammerless is also a simply beautiful gun, but it can't hold a candle to the hammer gun. The hammer gun has the crooked top lever, and a lock up as tight as a drum. What quality! I'd like to thank those on this board kind enough to put up with my neophyte questioning about these old firesticks. Thanks much, Jerry
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