I have no argument that this was a near junker that had an obstruction.
I do have one bone to pick.
Who says that the barrel steel of that time period was stronger than Damascus of that same period????
This is a thought that has been proven to be false.
No doubt that even a Damascus barrel that was honed to a tender thinness and then subjected to an obstruction would have probably burst as this steel one did. But, please !!! Understand that the barrel materials of that time period were not equal. Damascus (not twist) were far stronger that the "fluid" steel barrels.
Of course, it pleases me to no small degree that many still do not know or believe this and thusly allow me to buy fine Damascus guns at a price that my shallow pockets allow.
Best,
John
