'Zircon' issued a call for damascus barrels for testing 12-05. That thread is lost in internet space with Dave's change in servers, but here's a discussion on the PGCA Forum
http://www.parkergun.org/forums/forum1/1143.html
There was a post here 6-06 that testing was in progress, then nothing. I know Dave M sent him some damascus samples (whoever he is?)
There is a gentleman with the appropriate professional creditials who started sophisticated barrel testing, but was slowed by family medical issues. He is, however, still at it and intends to publish his findings in DGJ.

and the original PGCA discussion after the Bell article
http://www.parkergun.org/forums/forum1/511.html

Last edited by revdocdrew; 04/19/08 09:03 PM.
https://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowledge.com/www/home