1922 GHE Damascus

[john besse]

I recently bought a Parker GHE 12ga with damascus barrels. I've read all the opinions on the hazards of shooting these old timers as they were intended for black powder loads only and can't handle smokeless pressures. I've also read Sherman Bell's series of articles that would seem to cast some doubt on the conventional view. Anyway back to my GHE. The barrels appear to be 4 iron damascus but according to the serial # the gun was manufactured in 1922, long after nitro loads were the norm. Obviously Parker was confident the barrels were safe with smokeless loads.

Is my gun an oddball or did Parker normally make damascus guns this late?

JohnB