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**James K** · November 3, 2005, 03:29 PM

That one is a bit odd if it actually has Damascus barrels, since most shotguns from that era marked "nitro" had solid steel barrels. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend not firing it, even with black powder loads. It is old enough for retirement to the wall.

Jim

November 3, 2005, 03:29 PM	#3
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,427	That one is a bit odd if it actually has Damascus barrels, since most shotguns from that era marked "nitro" had solid steel barrels. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend not firing it, even with black powder loads. It is old enough for retirement to the wall. Jim __________________ Jim K