Damascus, Anomalies an Variations

Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile) · 10-02-2009, 05:25 PM

The broad array of patterns that exist in different and same types of barrels is a fascinating study. Why do two sets of identical G grade barres look so different? The hand made aspect obviously has a great impact on the finished product. Perhaps there are some consistancies or patterns associated with date of manufacture, supplier of raw tubes, or specific finisher. Due to the volume of barrels that we restore we have the opportunity to collect considerable data, and hopefully establish some sort of predictible patterns that would serve to better understand the entire process through history. As we document this data, we will share our findings with the PGCA members and staff.

The following pictures are from the most recent group of restorations.

Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile) · 10-02-2009, 05:42 PM

For the sake of comparison, here are some examples of other makers. The order is as follows: Baker, L. C. Smith, Lefever, Harrington & Richardson (2).

Drew Hause · 10-03-2009, 12:17 PM

Beautiful work Brad.
This might help http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_8gmzs6hck
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_22ddqshmdq
Remington and Lefever probably had the greatest variety in patterns.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_72xs856hdf
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/18020839
To my eye, no one used a more attractive pattern than the Parker D4 and D6 "Turkish."

Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile) · 10-06-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Beautiful work Brad.
This might help http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_8gmzs6hck
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_22ddqshmdq
Remington and Lefever probably had the greatest variety in patterns.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_72xs856hdf
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/18020839
To my eye, no one used a more attractive pattern than the Parker D4 and D6 "Turkish."

Drew,
thanks for the compliment. We utilize your Damascus work as a standard reference in our work. Hopefully our data can help in defining some time line variables. Absolutely Turkish D6, we have a couple in process as well as a stellar Etolie Syracruse.