If you cant see it it must be good enough? Try that line when you go to sell your 25K dollar sleeved gun to someone with a real good eye.
The gent is looking for an honest gun for honest money, not a sleeved gun at top dollar. I too feel they should be marked on the flats. I get the feeling you dont care for many things British 8bore, is that possible? It reminds me of your ealier comments on this thread about the value of proof. I think the Brit boys have a pretty good system, one that is much better than our Bubba gump proof houses out in the back 40. I also fell that Ken is much sharper than the average buyer, good for you Ken, and good luck in your quest for a good Purdey. I'm pulling for you.
Steve

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