L.C. Smith 12 ga.

[Casey Karstens]

Yes, you have my permission. I'll email you.

[Casey Karstens]

Drew,
I have spent some time reading your website, and it appears you have considerable knowledge of Damascus barrels. Do you know offhand what type and quality are used on my L.C. Smith? I have read several articles on strength of Damascus and pressure of black vs. smokeless, and have always shot this gun with standard low base shells. I hope I am right in this.

[Drew Hause]

Casey: It looks to be a No.0 with "Good Two Rod Damascus"



No one on the internet can tell if a gun is safe, but there is lots of information here
http://docs.google.com/a/damascuskno...hIiY62Hx4/edit

Please be aware that 'Low base' and 'Field load' in no way assures that the shell has low pressure.

Very soon I hope to publish a series of articles which will include a cascade of evaluations for any vintage double, pattern welded or fluid steel, starting with visual inspection and ending with proof testing.

[Bill Murphy]

That is one screaming 0 Grade.