Originally Posted By: SKB
It is done in the same gauge sometimes to repair a damaged chamber. I have a pretty nice boxlock that has had the chambers sleeved, I assume to repair pitting but it is hard to tell. Still has 2&1/2" chambers.


Originally Posted By: justin
Why?


In order to replace lost or damaged steel with quality new steel.

It allows for the removal of pits then replaces that steel removed to ensure continued safe minimum wall thickness.


Michael Dittamo
Topeka, KS