Nicholas Makinson is expert in the sleeving of shotguns . Prior to relocating to Canada, Nick had sleeved 1000,s of guns from his works in the Birmingham gun quarter.The sleeving carried out by Nick on a gun of mine was first class. Nick can be reached at 519-471-5462.Nick has a mailing address in Port Huron, Michigan.I understand that export /import of guns for repair is not a problem, with a 3 week delivery mentioned in his D.G.J adverts.
Guns sleeved in England are subject to mandatory reproof. In addition, the word "Sleeved"is stamped on the barrel flats. Proof testing of guns sleeved in North America is at the discretion of the gunmaker and the owner.