The most attractive sleeving finish I have ever seen was done by Keith Kearcher years ago. Rather than trying to hide the obvious he finished the barrels with the new steel blacked and the damascus breech finished boldly showing the damascus pattern. To me, showing off the gun's heritage is something to be proud of. I believe I have seen some high grade Pieper Belgium doubles originally finished in this manner when they began monoblocking in the late 1800's.

John McCain is my war hero.