So, with that, it would begin to explain the Italians and Spanish's(and don't leave out the French) influence and knowledge of barrel making and muzzle-loading arms. If you locate the Catalan furnace sites(there may be thousands) and their source for raw materials, could you then trace the barrel making technology regarding Damascus or twist?

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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