I do not mind a great gun with sleeved barrels at all. For shooter's they are a best deal if done properly. I was able to add a 1894 S. Grant & Sons side lock, ejector, side lever to my collection that was sleeved and reproofed in England. If it had the original Damascus barrels it would have been beyond my price range. Sleeved, it made it affordable and has proved to be a very good shooter. I am able to use and enjoy a quality classic English gun with new barrels and with proper care it is something I am able to pass down for another generation to use and enjoy. For a shooter, a quality gun with sleeved barrels is a very good deal.
