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Have you noticed that in the description it is mentioned 'Damascus Barrels'. Isn't it unusual in 1928 to make damascus barrels? The barrels are blued sometime in last 70-80 years. How could I confirm that these are damascus barrels? I read that there is some acid method?

From the photos they don't appear to be damascus.

There is no acid test.

You can see the Delcour-Dupont, trade mark "Crown over D" on the barrels.
http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_Trade_Marks.html

The barrels were made in Belgium by Delcour-Dupont. Delcour-Dupont continued to produce fluid and damascus barrels well into the 1930's. They were the last Belgian firm to commercially produce damascus.
http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20d/a%20delcour%20dupont%20gb.htm

Under the blackening, they appear to be twist damascus. If you go here and scroll down, you will see a Scott with the same treatment.
http://damascus-barrels.com/Finish_Restore.html

Pete

Ah, I blew right past the pattern welded tube type and really didn't think anything of it as it seemed all was well and the tubes were put in a steady state later. Being use to the month/day/year notation, while looking at the "proper" method of dating, I still sat there and typed month/day/year while thinking day/month/year. But you should notice a differnce in the sound of shooting pattern welded and fluid steel. Which isn't really a certified test or anything of the like.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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Another image of ledger entry,

On the 3rd picture down in your posting of pics ,on the underside of the barrels in the area around the crown over D marks I believe I can see evidence of a damascus pattern. Take the barrels out in bright sunlight and check out this area. JMHO..... Terry

A pic in sunlight

Sir, as per British date format day/month/year and actual entry, it is out of order. Following are dates as recorded for ten entries on this page,

31/3/28
31/3/28
31/3/28
4/12/28
4/12/28
4/12/28
4/12/28
5/4/28
28/6/28
28/6/28

The ones in red are December dates and after these next one is April!

My question remained unanswered, so I rephrase it.

Was it a norm in 1928 to offer damascus barrels in regular production guns, by a gun maker for trade? Or it may be considered as a special order?

In either cases, what impact does damascus barrels have on the current value of the gun? Will a gun of same condition but with fluid steel barrels will fetch more price?

I think If the barrels measure up and are in really good condition it won't have much of an effect on price....to some a good damascus barrel would be a plus.