First, i am not "knocking" Damascus barreled shotguns, but do have a few business/legal questions.
I have satisfactorily owned, shot clays, and hunted with several Damascus barreled SxS's. I use my own handloads, below 6,000 psi with zero problems. I'm comfortable using a Damascus shotgun with proper loads.
My question concerns any legal issues with a commercial dealer selling Damascus barreled shotguns. My impression is that many/most/some dealers won't sell these shotguns, due to a potential legal liability if the new owner were to be dumb enough to shoot modern high pressure factory loads.
We have a few attorneys on this board. QUERY: (1) Does a gunshop incur any legal liability in selling a Damascus shotgun? (2) Do they ask the buyer to sign any special acknowledgement or legal release? (3) Are you aware of gun shops that won't sell a Damascus shotgun because of potential legal liability? (4) Have there been actual lawsuits tried on this question?
I see the big gun auction houses (Julia, RIA) selling Damascus guns....
Is there a legal issue here, or are some dealers just overly cautious?
