What is a Damascus shotgun?

What is a Damascus shotgun?

Damascus or “Damascus twist” barrels are older shotgun barrels that typically were made before 1900. Iron and steel ribbons were twisted and welded together. Damascus barrels have a distinctive, irregular pattern of short, streak-like marks around the barrel.

Is Damascus steel?

This “Modern Damascus” is made from several types of steel and iron slices welded together to form a billet (semi-finished product), and currently, the term “Damascus” (although technically incorrect) is widely accepted to describe modern pattern-welded steel blades in the trade.

When did the J Stevens 235 shotgun come out?

The No. 235 was introduced in the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Catalog No. 52 (Revised Edition) which is circa 1909-10. The No. 235 survived WW-I and continued to be offered by the J. Stevens Arms Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Savage Arms Corp. through 1931. It is gone from the June 1932 price list.

When did the Stevens double shotgun come out?

History: The J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company introduced the model 235 hammer double shotgun circa 1901 as a rugged American made double with fluid steel barrels, checkered walnut stocks and color case hardened receivers. This shotgun was manufactured in 12 gauge and offered in a couple of different barrel lengths.

What kind of steel was used in Stevens 235 barrel?

They did make several grades of the 235. The highest grade may have had Damascus barrels. Back then, steel barrels were considered inferior to Damascus. You could get Magtech brass hulls and load with black powder. No worries about chamber depth or pressure.

What kind of stock washer does Stevens shotgun use?

This Stevens manufactured stock bolt is for the model 235 Hammer double shotgun and is in very good .. This Stevens manufactured early variation thinner stock bolt washer is for the model 235 Hammer doub.. This Stevens manufactured late variation thick stock bolt washer is for the model 235 Hammer double ..