Hi, my 12b Henry Atkin is sleeved and the seam was been engraved over, a la Italian style. you can see the seam on the underside of the bbl. As the gun is marked "Sleeved" on the bbl flats, no deception. If you don't want to deceive anyone (good for you BTW) just be upfront and tell them.

Best!

Greg




Gregory J. Westberg
MSG, USA
Ret