Thanks to all for the invaluable information that you have passed on to me and the warm welcome. The dent will be raised properly. It occurred when the gunsmith accidentally dropped the barrels in front of me! Otherwise the barrels are as new and the action is fine. It has been around in my family for some time and came to me as a gift from a senior cousin although I'm sure it wasn't new when he got it.
When you say use it with appropriate cartridges, would Eley Grand Prix 1 1/8oz loads be alright or is this gun for BP only. There are no nitro markings on the flats!
One last question. Did Greener always use the elephant mark on the barrels from the beginning or did it come in later. I have been told something about a circus elephant!
Thanks again
All the best
Skeeterbd