Hey I remember those barrels. I believe when I stripped the barrels the pattern showed up. Brad and I were both pleasantly surprised to say the least. I dont think I ever saw the finished gun as I left Bachelders before it was completed. Makes me wonder how many other makers used up "left over" damascus tubes, either purposefully or on accident.

Originally Posted By: Drew Hause
Ithaca had some damascus tubes lying around in 1922 shocked Brad Bachelder refinished this Nitro Special and the owner was unaware of the mismatched barrels


Last edited by CMWill; 07/30/12 11:03 AM.