Drew/others

Apologies for the basic query, but I noted this recent gun in the UK as having "skelp" barrels - the first time I had seen such a reference.

http://www.byrnesauctioneers.co.uk/BidCa...tus=A&alot=

Its apperance (albeit at a distance) appears quite mottled and not a regular pattern. Is skelp therefore a "lower" quality type of Damascus barrel? Forgive the ignorance - just interested to know. I am equally sure there are plenty of types of skelp - unfortunately have no further info.