I'm a bit late for the Sleeving twist in this thread.....but I always wonder how folks can REALLY tell that the balance of a Sleeved Gun is not as original,when the original bbls are long gone?
I realize that perhaps the Sleever might skimp on the bbl striking/
balance thing....but how can you know for sure?
It's a personal thing,Balance
I have a nice old 1901 WW Greener Hammer Pigeon Gun, with Jones Underlever ,sleeved & reproofed etc... with the 30" bbls a tad weight forward on this 7 3/4 LB, isn't that how it should be?
Who knows....I like her just fine.
Hope you find yer Gun for the money, mate
cheers
Franc O