Persian Long Gun

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Hi Rick,
You make mention of the possibility of Damascus pattern fading thru the use of wrong chemicals. This is correct, BUT, TRUE Damascus pattern is created by the different types of metal folded and beaten together in a certain way by heat forging. The pattern can not be removed (unless applied by some other means) and will appear again when treated in the correct way. The pattern is created by the different reactions of the metal types to the chemicals used.
Stu

Hi Stu.
Yes, I know what you're saying about damascus. This barrel may simply not be damascus. Sure could not find a trace of it when the barrel was off the stock.
I've also noticed on some of these guns where you have stock and barrel embellishment, but plain locks. And that seems to be the case here.
Rick.