I am more sad for the loss of the lovely Damascus beauty than a change in barrel weight of 2-4-6 ounces. If it really bothers you have the gun rebalanced to suit. A six pound, seven pound and eight pound gun can all be balanced on the hinge pin or most other points if you like, but will still work with the feel between the hands as they say. The heavier guns might take a bit more effort to swing but also will be less prone to being stopped like many ultra lights guns. They can be smoother but slightly slower. I have several thin barreled guns I wish I could get sleeved or were already sleeved. Just born on the wrong side of the Atlantic.
Amen.
I agree the loss of a beautiful pair of Damascus barrel is sad, but a necessary evil in some cases.
As for where you were born, I love Brit guns, Brit stuff, Brit history, and am an Anglophile for sure, but I am glad I was born in the USA, and glad for you as well. I would not have anything different in terms of being American, just the laws on import / export of vintage side by sides.
