On the other side of the border in Pakistan close tho the Khyber pass are other town specializing in gun production. I have allays wondered why some enterprising westeneer has not started a bespoke replacement barrel supply business using these artisan makers because they will manufacture exactly what you want, at their prices replacement barrels would be a small fraction of the price here in the west. If I was a lot younger I would give it a try. Before you all shout quality keep in mind that the largest suppliers of surgical operating instruments is India on this side of the pond may be on your side to. Cleverly the makers soon learned not to put names on the items and leave importers to do the sales pitch. Just food for thought!
It is good to see that they still use the old basic Brit hacksaw frame, once you have used one you will reluctantly go back to the full hand grip version, because no matter the blade orientation the handle is always straight to the direction of cut.
