Damascus Barrel Restoration

ACGG professional member Steve Nelson shares his knowledge and technique for prepping and rust bluing Damascus shotgun barrels. Please like, subscribe and share if you found this video helpful and want to see more!
This video was made possible thanks to a grant from the DSC Foundation!

[@rogerferrell8696]

Excellent video. What Steve did is actually a lot of hard work. He makes it look easy. A job like this also requires a lot of patience.

[@mattmoore1311]

I've met Steve, and he's a very open guy, willing to share what he knows.

[@paulfernandez2695]

Thank Master. Your opinión its unvaluable. Greetings

[@dznnf7]

I would love to see those TIG repairs!

[@YerluvinunclePete]

A great video with proper rust blueing.

[@hamomelette5765]

nice thanks. how do decide if a weld fix can survive being fired or not?

[@madzz180]

stunning video :)

[@Wemissjericho]

Beautiful rifle

[@farooqmuslim4192]

Nice work

[@classicamericangunsmith2131]

Thanks for the video. It is great when talented gunsmiths share their knowledge. Question: were the bbls plugged when boiling them in the distilled water?

[@customgunmakers]

The plugs used during the boiling process were just there to provide a handle, not to prevent water from entering the bore.

[@WilliamSirman]

You can explain how to perform open heart surgery, but one shouldn't attempt to perform it at home! Great work!

[@jeffreyburney6161]

I have never seen a Damascus shotgun barrel. Would it be safe to fire, modern shotgun ammunition in those barrels?

[@herciomoyses]

👏👏👏

[@christopherharbour7281]

Sir , I have a set of damascus barrels that has a crack. Can you weld it for me? How can I contact you?

[@winkydinkandyou]

I couldnt get mine to take. I pretty much did what you said. I have a beautiful rustic blue color but no Damascus. Help?

[@shaunzimmerman661]

Either its not damascus barrels or u didnt have them polished good enough when u started blueing. If u cant see it before u blue u will not after and if u make the blue to dark u can male the finish sp dark it is hard to see or even cant see the damascus.

[@gren509]

And, what about the parts that you TIG welded ?

[@tonyrose2692]

You lost me at the bench wire wheel. Im surprised you dont leave it outside for a week between steps for a nice rerusting

[@fil9088]

Why are you blueing Damascus barrels? They should be browned to enhance the pattern. "Blueing" or blacking as we call it is for modern steel.