Interesting old thread here regarding steel strength

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbt...&PHPSESSID=

Steel Type Max (lbs/sq in)
Damascus ------- 31,291 to 52,626
Typical 1905 Steel -- 64,000
Winchester Steel ---- 39,400
Winchester Nickel --- 88,600
Krupp Special ------- 85,340
Krupp 5 M ----------- 92,450
Bohler Antinit ------ 116,630

Last edited by Drew Hause; 02/14/14 09:18 PM. Reason: correction