An 1880's Parker catalog states this. If an iron barrel, no matter how thick and strong is defective and does not pass test it will splinter into small pieces, While the Damascus, Bernard, and laminated will tear like woven fabric. Our experience is that if there be the same percentage, iron and steel placed in each there is no material difference in there durability. As the hardness and strength will be the same in each. The only preference being the choice in the figure. It then states that Damascus barrels are recommended.
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