Jim,
I think we are in agreement. ...Except on the point about the safety of damascus. I don't find any additional confort in a 100 yr old fluid steel barrel than a damascus barreled gun of reputable maker...respecting the pressures they were both designed for, of course. 100 yr old guns is 100 yr old guns. Be cautious and judicious.

Miller,
Please, tell us more about your concern of "seams" in fluid steel barrels. Is this primarily a concern of yours about vintage or modern barrels?