...So back to the original question, did the proof house just miss that detail and re-proof it? Or did they forget to stamp it? What kind of paperwork does the 'smith have to file with the proof house when submitting a gun.
Just so we're clear. YES THE GUN WAS SLEEVED WITH A SET OF DAMASCUS TUBES FROM ANOTHER GUN!
This is the 1st example of this type of work that has surfaced. I know during the golden years of damascus it was common. Found on old article that talks about cutting out pieces of a barrel and welding in pieces from a donor barrel.
I am betting it was reproofed. Would they have to restamp it back then?
Pete
