Originally Posted By: HammerGuy
Originally Posted By: Krakow Kid
...as much as I am included in the group who have an immediate aversion to sleeved barrels....


Kid, Buzz, Martin, etc. - will you help me understand your aversion?

Is it:

A) I had a bad experience with sleeved barrels breaking/exploding in the past

B) I want my guns to appreciate in value and sleeved guns don't do that

C) I think the seam is unsightly

d) I just don't like 'em and I can't really explain why

There's no right/wrong answer and I'm in no way criticizing - I'm just wondering.
Hammer guy: I really have nothing against sleeved guns and I think there is a place for them. On reflection, and considering this Woodward is a non-ejector, it may be the perfect candidate for sleeving; however, that action Small Bore pictured is fabulous in terms of the engraving. So, I don't know in terms of this particular gun. Small Bore being an expert will undoubtedly make the right decision for the restoration of this fine gun. As far as myself goes, if I plunk down the money for a 'best' gun, I would prefer to have something with more of a chance at appreciating, hence my reluctance to go with sleeving. As Diggory points out though, it is hard for a lay person such as myself to make money in this game....but I love these fine guns and feel safer putting money in them than I do the stock market. At least I can shoot them, look at them and maybe even watch them appreciate in value.....and not dissipate like a fart in the wind like some of my stocks have done in the past!!

Socialism is almost the worst.