I don't shoot Damascus or twist steel barrels, just some early (1890) fluid steel barrels. However, according to some old British tests (sometimes referenced, even posted here), those early fluid steel barrels were weaker than good or better quality Damascus barrels. Like lots of your "weak-barreled old doubles", mine has seen lots of use and repairs, even had the ribs resoldered by a local do-it-yourselfer. It is my deadleast old hammer double.

Can I get a membership card in the "Dangerous Barrels Club?"

Thanks,
Niklas