I've been on the lookout for a damascus shooter for a couple of years now, and today I ran across this Canadian Belle hammer double 12 gauge with 29-1/2" barrels, cheap enough to take a chance on at least. I've been able to determine that these guns were made between 1905-1914. Not at all a high quality gun; there are tool marks everywhere that is not visible when the gun is closed and even a couple on the exterior.
That being said it's in good condition, locks up tight and everything works as it should. The bore is bright, but not suspiciously so and there is a bit of pitting in near the muzzle. There seems to be plenty of meat in the chambers and barrels, but I will measure the wall thicknesses carefully before firing it. It seems to be chambered for 2-3/4 inch.
I'm not sure that I trust my reading of the proofs (my eyesight ain't what it used to be) and I'm having trouble finding information about these guns. Any information that you can provide would be helpful.
