[ariel]

Originally Posted by tsubame1

What about fireguns barrels made out of wootz because of they allowed 30% more powerful gunpowder loads (and so higher accuracy, longer range, safer use) then the ones made with other steels ? This was in XVII c. ,and even earlier, India, so around the period you quote.

I do not have enough knowledge of gun barrel techology and performance characteristics; I'll better keep quiet on the subject.