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The Making of Damascus Gun Barrels in Nessonvaux (Belgium)

"Forged by Fire, Lost to Time — The Last Echo of Damascus Craft in Belgium"

Investigation by the Museum of Walloon Life showing the different stages of the manufacture of rifle barrels using the so-called "Damascus" process, in Nessonvaux in 1925 and 1931

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Investigation by the Museum of Walloon Life showing the different stages of the manufacture of rifle barrels using the so-called "Damascus" process, in Nessonvaux in 1925 and 1931

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