Asking for opinions on a gun that is for sale on GI.

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by David Livesay

I have asked the seller several questions and have yet to get any answers. Referring to the last comment, is 3 inches of drop something that would make the gun hard to shoot?

I would sat it depends on how tall you are and other physical factors; 5'8" probably yes, 6'4" probably no. If you have a gun that fits well now and you also shoot well, measure that gun.

[Harry Gietler]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

Harry,

yesterday I observed multiple guys using Damascus barreled guns, all seemed to be fine.

I used 3 different guns, Twist barrels, Stub twist barrels, and Parker Laminated barrels, all worked seamlessly when I pointed them correctly.

Oh, and may I add, they were attractive to look at, much more so than plain blued fluid steel barrels.

I don't feel you will be convincing many of the gentlemen reading your posts that Damascus barrels are dangerous

Stan, I am not trying to convince the old Parker Members, just the new
members that don.t know the Dangers of Damascus barrels. I am going to check with the fellow that Has or Had THE 50 GALLON BARREL FULL of blown up
Damascus Barrels. If He still has them in his barn, I will POST A FEW PICTURES of them.

Harry

[Tennessee Dave]

Still no answers from the seller.

[Victor Wasylyna]

Oh no! It’s [[Reefer]] Damascus Madness!

-Victor

[David C Porter]

If the seller won't answer your questions I'd move on. More than likely if the gun shows up & isn't as advertised, you'll probably have a hard time getting your money back. Besides, why bother with a gun that probably won't fit. Buy one that does fit.

[Tennessee Dave]

Originally Posted by David C Porter

If the seller won't answer your questions I'd move on. More than likely if the gun shows up & isn't as advertised, you'll probably have a hard time getting your money back. Besides, why bother with a gun that probably won't fit. Buy one that does fit.

Yeah , I'm over it. I doubt they would answer me if I didn't like it.

[Bill Murphy]

I want to see the picture that Harry mentions.

[B. Dudley]

I have to have personally seen way more blown out fluid steel barrels than damascus. Bu a lot! Maybe we can try to propagate another lie to sell new guns, like how Fluid steel barrels over 50 years old have expired and are at risk of failure.

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

I have to have personally seen way more blown out fluid steel barrels than damascus. Bu a lot! Maybe we can try to propagate another lie to sell new guns, like how Fluid steel barrels over 50 years old have expired and are at risk of failure.

You stole my thunder Brian. I've seen K80's, Brownings, 870's and a M12 barrel ruptures all do to operator error. With all due respect my friend Harry keep up with the warnings about Damascus barrels. It will drive the price down to where you might just buy one for testing.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by David C Porter

If the seller won't answer your questions I'd move on. More than likely if the gun shows up & isn't as advertised, you'll probably have a hard time getting your money back. Besides, why bother with a gun that probably won't fit. Buy one that does fit.

Collectors Firearms has been around a long time, and is a first rate company. I suspect Mike is away at the annual 4 day Colt Collectors Association meeting.
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