Maybe not exactly the same but a good time to ask the question. I have had 2 barrels welded because of very small splits within 8" of the barrel ends. Both barrels were sent to Freddie Bruner who was at one time a smith for Pachmeyer. Both were repaired and reblued. One a Parker VHE 16ga.with 34" barrels the other a field grade LC 12ga. with 30 barrels. Your opinions please as to safety.
Tom