One thing I do know is that the welded up barrel Purdey in question was rejected out of hand by our hero, and, presumably, by his very good gunsmith. Further, the reputable dealer has pulled it, lock, stock and welded barrels off his site.
There were a few issues along with those barrels, but, in and of themselves, the welded tubes were hardly a selling point, it would seem.
Reputable dealer could send it off to Kirk, and have a good and proper sleeving job done (Kirk will mark it sleeved, if they request) and re-offer it for sale. Kirk has always made it a point to maintain original balance on the guns he sleeves.
Eric, just concentrate on keeping 12 gauge ammunition in 12 gauge guns, henceforth-that has been a troublesome issue for you in the past, as I recall.
Best,
Ted
