12 Ga GHE

[Bruce Day]

Fine steel wool rubbed on the barrels with a lot of Hoppes No. 9 can remove oxidation from old damascus barrels and get them as good as they can be without refinishing. If they are shiny now, there are a couple good damascus refinishers.

Here is my 1911 GHE 12ga for comparision. The wood was lightly refinished and the barrels were redone by Dale Edmonds, 816 444 2040. The G grade was a step up from the basic Parker grade, the ejectors cost quite a bit extra, and these damascus G's were considered very nice guns, and still are. I use mine a fair amount.

Yes, most members are easterners but there are a few of us out here.

[Michael Kerr]

Thanks Bruce,

My only concern is I looked at a gun with Damascus barrels and someone had over done the steel wool application and in my opinion ruined the barrels finish. I have some OOOO but wanted some input from the more experienced

Mike

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Michael Kerr

Thanks Bruce,

but I wanted some input from the more experienced

Mike

Mike, not that Bruce needs anyone sticking up for him but he's one of the more experienced PGCA members there is in regards to Damascus barrels.