Recommendation s for a gunsmith to evaluate Damascus barrels

[Rick Riddell]

Contemplating purchasing a Parker with Damascus barrels, it would be my first and I'm a little leary, who would I send them to for evaluation?

[Kensal Rise]

There are a few who can be recommended. But the best in my book is British master barrel maker/gunsmith Kirk Merrington in Kerrville TX. His website:

http://www.merringtongun.com/

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Brad Bachelder. He is a PGCA member and you can contact him through here or phone 616-459-3636 Grand Rapids Michigan