Some of the'Sleevers' that are'OUT There' have fooled'Even the Most discriminating & well read owners, DEALERS',and "Fine Firearm Experts!!!!I have always said "If a Good Gunmaker could make it in the First place, A good Gunmaker can make it "In the 2nd Place" Theres not many"So Called Ex-Spurts" still standing that can tell if something is Original, or has been,Re-Built/Re-Furbished.
I have been privileged to learn a great deal from following this forum, but that just may be the most interesting and valuable advice yet . . . .
When the market is paying a very large premium for high quality original condition guns, it is a small wonder that there are people out there willing to break the rules to meet that demand.