Dave and Von Falkenhorst:
Therein is the crux of my delimma. How do I ascertain the status of my laminated barrels? As I originally stated, the gun is said to have been fired quite a bit over the last 20 years with Brass Cases and BP loads, which would be what I would use in it as well, whether it had laminated steel or Armory Steel barrels. I've looked at the FAQ section here on magnafluxing and it appears that experts don't agree on this either. What I do read in my searches is that most frown on the Crescent guns and their compadres of the times. Gist of what I've read is that Damacus produced in England and high end American guns are probably ok.
At any rate, I would love to shoot this gun as is, if I can reliably ascertain that it is safe and good to go. The bores look very good, though there is some darkening at the point where the shells end in the chamber. No pitting though that I can see. Rings good and I have the assurance from the previous owner that it has been shot the way it is with no signs of failure. Action is tight and on face. BTW, checked the muzzle and this old gal is choked extremely full on both barrels according to my guage.
