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Buying Damascus Barreled guns
Unread 04-22-2015, 05:33 PM   #1
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Default Buying Damascus Barreled guns

So obviously if I know the person I am dealing with from the forum or by reputation it is a lot easier to put stock in them saying barrels are good/safe.

That is what happened when I bought my DH from a fellow PGCA member, however, I know some of you shop online a lot and not always from more verifiable sources-Julia, connecticut shotgun, etc.

My question for those of you who buy regularly online on say gunbroker, is how can ya'll feel confident that the gun you are buying is actually a decent/shootable gun?

This isn't a question of the safety of damascus, my love of shooting my DH has taken all that concern away, but it is more in regards to difficulty of determining condition of barrels on gunbroker or other sources. While I know there can be equal concerns with non damascus barrels, I just seem to be more concerned when looking at Damascus barreled guns then most steel. Plus, I typically only buy colt revolvers on GB anyway.

I am certain part of it is just knowledge and experience, and I am fully in favor of buying from PGCA members, but sometimes what you are looking for might or might not be available....plus PGCA members don't typically offer layaway

Anyway just curious, trying to further extend my meager education, thank ya for your time!
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