I would like to say thanks for the advise some of you have given. First I would like to say is that Purdey is not a rag of a gun. It is quite nice for a gun made in 1912. I did not think that the Hussey was such a highly regarded gun. I am not that knowledgable on Hussey's. I had heard of them but mine was the first I had actually seen. Mine is in very nice condition and seems to fit me well and the chokes are as I like.
I was just thinking that swaping up so to speak would be best in the long run. I plan on leaving a few of my guns to my son and grandson and thought a Purdey would be a better investment than a Hussey.
My concern was the pitting. I can see by the comments that it can be a concern.
I talked to the owner who by the way is a well known dealer and he belives the pitting can be removed and still leave 25 thousands wall thickness. He has been upfront with me on everything and I appreciate that. My question still stands, will the Purdey be a good deal at 8K trade difference. The chokes and pitting being the main concern. I await some advice.

Mike Proctor