Damasteel

[echo89]

Has anyone used damasteel in construction yet? I am interested in getting a barrel machined for a project rifle, may be a few smaller parts as well.
http://www.damasteel.com/firearms.html

DC

 

[44-henry]

Neat site, the last modern made damascus rifle barrel I saw sold for well over $1000. If that is what you are prepared to spend than I think it would make a really neat project.

 

[jmforge]

It's not going to be cheap. The average cost of twist pattern flat bar damascus from any respectable bladesmith is going to be around $15 an inch for something like 1 1/2 by 1/4. The Damasteel does look interesting as they use 4140, which is a pretty standard gun steel. Most knifemakers use carbon steels like 1084, 1095, O1, L6 and 15N20 that are capable of getting much harder than 4140, which is a good thing for knives, but not good for guns!!! :shake:

 

[Birddog6]

Ed Rayl will make you a barrel of it, as I have one he made of Damasteel. Have not put it in a rifle yet. Mine is a .62 cal swamped barrel 36" long.
My guessimate is it's gonna cost you bout $ 1300. + for a barrel now I think, course depending on dia. & length to, the longer the more it cost.

You could call him & he can price one up to date for you.

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